The Israelite Kingdom

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The Israelite Kingdom

• Chapter 8.2

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Early Kings

• By 1100 B.C., Israelites had settled Canaan
• developed a prosperous culture
• created an alphabet and calendar

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Early Kings

• Israel had one powerful enemy-The Philistines

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Saul The First King

• Samuel anointed Saul as first king of Israel
• Saul won many battles
• Disobeyed Gods commands

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King David

• David killed Goliath before he became king

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King David

• King united tribes of Israel
• Defeated the Philistines
• Established a capital city in Jerusalem
• Wrote some of the Book of Psalms

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Psalm 23
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King Solomon

• Davids son
• Built the first temple in Jerusalem
• Known for his wisdom
• Author of Proverbs

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Solomons wisdom
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Two Kingdoms

• 10 northern tribes founded Israel
• Capital was Samaria
• Two Southern kingdoms formed Judah
• Capital was Jerusalem

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The Fall of Israel

• Assyrians forced conquered people to pay tribute
• Israel refused
• Assyrians invaded Israel in 722 B.C.

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The Fall of Judah

• People of Judah survived Assyrian conquest, but
  it did not last
• Nebuchadnezzar forced people to leave Jerusalem
  and live in Babylon
• This time became known as the EXILE
• Nebuchadnezzar leveled Jerusalem and destroyed
  the temple

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What was the Prophets Message?

• Prophets offered hope in times of despair
• Prophets explained that people were not obeying
  God
• Prophets urged people to change their ways and
  make the world a better place
• Prophets stressed importance of leading a moral
  life
• Prophets helped others connect with God