After Solomon Northern Israelites rebelled and 10 of the 12 tribes set up their own nation in the north. It would be known as Israel and its capital would be Samaria

Troubled times for Israel While the Israelites were dividing their kingdom, the Assyrians and the Chaldeans were building empires

Troubled times for Israel The Assyrians and Chaldeans wanted to control the trade routes through Israel. Israel and Judah felt threatened

The Prophets during the troubled Times The prophets brought hope to the Israelites during the troubled times. Prophets emphasized they should please God by leading good moral lives and helping others

Troubled times for Israel The prophet’s emphasized working toward a just society. Jewish goal of a just society also became an important part of Christianity and Islam

Causes of Israel’s Downfall Assyrians were known to destroy the buildings and scatter the populations of the kingdoms they conquered.

Causes of Israel’s Downfall In 722 BC the Assyrians conquered Israel and scattered the 10 tribes across the Assyrian Empire

Causes of Israel’s Downfall The tribes of Judah lost contact with the Israelites who were forced to move. Became known as “The Lost Tribes of Israel.”

Causes of Israel’s Downfall The Assyrians brought people from elsewhere to live in Samaria. A new culture developed with the Israelites. The Samaritans developed many of the beliefs of the Israelites.

Samaritans They worshipped the God of Israel Read the Torah Followed the Israelites religious laws Over time their practices developed separately. Judaism developed from the tribes of Judah.

Why Judah Fell The Egyptians conquered Judah in about 620 BC. Was a small kingdom after the Conquest by Assyria

Why Judah Fell After Egypt Conquered Judah, the Chaldeans then conquered Egypt. The Chaldeans became the new rulers of Judah

Why Judah Fell Several years later the Israelites united with the Egyptian to rebel against the Chaldeans. Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem and punished the Israelites harshly.

Why Judah Fell 10,000 Jews were forced to leave Jerusalem and go to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar

Why Judah Fell Soon another Israelite king was planning another revolt against the Chaldeans. The Prophet Jeremiah warned against this uprising.

Why Judah Fell In 586 The Chaldeans crushed the uprising in Jerusalem, destroyed the temple, and took thousands of Israelites back to Babylon. This became known as the “Babylonian Captivity.” 3-2B

Review Why was David anointed King while Saul was still in Charge of the Israelites? What were prophets and why were they important to the Israelites? Why do you think the Assyrians, and later the Chaldeans, moved the Israelites away from Israel? Quiz Tomorrow Ch3-2B