Jeroboam II was a king of the ancient kingdom of Israel, ruling during the 8th century BCE. He is known for his military successes and for expanding the territory of Israel, restoring its borders to those of the earlier kingdom under David and Solomon. His reign is often associated with a period of prosperity and relative peace. Despite his achievements, Jeroboam II's reign was marked by social injustice and idolatry, which were criticized by prophets like Amos and Hosea. These prophets warned that the nation's moral decline would lead to its downfall, foreshadowing the eventual conquest of Israel by the Assyrians.