The Israelite Kingdom Chapter 8.2

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

Early Kings Israel had one powerful enemy-The Philistines

Saul: The First King Samuel anointed Saul as first king of Israel Saul won many battles Disobeyed God’s commands

King David David killed Goliath before he became king

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

Psalm 23

King Solomon David’s son Built the first temple in Jerusalem Known for his wisdom Author of Proverbs

Solomon’s wisdom

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

The Fall of Israel Assyrians forced conquered people to pay tribute Israel refused Assyrians invaded Israel in 722 B.C.

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

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