1. The Israelite Kingdom
Chapter 8.2

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

3. Early Kings
Israel had one powerful enemy-The Philistines

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

5. King David
David killed Goliath before he became king

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

7. Psalm 23

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

9. Solomon’s wisdom

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

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

12. 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

13. 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