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The Kingdom of Israel

The Kingdom of Israel. Why did the Israelites chose a King?. Threat of the Philistines People were adopting their culture People were worshiping their gods 12 tribes Constant quarreling , needed one strong ruler Unification

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The Kingdom of Israel

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  1. The Kingdom of Israel

  2. Why did the Israelites chose a King? • Threat of the Philistines • People were adopting their culture • People were worshiping their gods • 12 tribes • Constant quarreling , needed one strong ruler • Unification • Worried their religion and way of life would vanish, if a strong empire wasn’t there to protect them

  3. King Saul and King David

  4. King Saul and David’s Rivalry • King Saul • Israelites ask Samuel to chose a king to unite them against the Philistines • Saul is chosen- anointed King • Wins many battles against Israel’s enemies • Great warrior • Doesn’t follow the commands of God • David is secretly anointed King

  5. King David • David is a famous warrior who killed the giant Philistine Goliath • David is put in charge of Saul’s armies and his victories grew • People of Israel sang his praises and King Saul becomes envious • Saul plots to kill David, but David hides until Saul and his sons were killed in battle • David returns and takes the throne

  6. Building An Empire

  7. Building the Empire – David • drove the Philistines out of the area • Conquers neighboring countries and expands the empire • Demands tribute from all conquered peoples, Israel becomes a rich nation • Demands heavy taxes from Israelites • Builds the capital at Jerusalem, wanted a grand temple for all sacred religious objects- permanent home

  8. Solomon( David’s son) • Built a beautiful temple in Jerusalem, became the center and symbol for the Jewish faith • Built many great buildings in the empire • Expanded Israel’s economic influence • Hated by his people Why? • Taxed the people heavily • made men from the northern Israel work in mines of neighboring countries to pay for his projects

  9. Troubled Times

  10. Israel’s Troubles Times • Break-up of Israel • Northern peoples rebel after Solomon’s death, fighting breaks out • 10 tribes set-up their own nation of Israel, capital at Samaria • 2 southern tribes found a small kingdom of Judah, capital at Jerusalem

  11. Assyrians- 722B.C. • 722B.C- conquer Israel • Destroyed the main buildings • Scatter the population- 10 tribes are broken up and dispersed across their empire • Over time the people lost their way of life and religion- known as the “lost tribes” • Assyrians settle around Samaria and become known as Samaritans • Adopt the Torah • Offer sacrifices to Israel's god • follow the Israelites religion

  12. Egyptians – 620 B.C. • Judah is conquered by the Egyptians • Allowed to keep their King • Must pay tribute • Cut short when Egyptians are conquered by Chaldeans • At first Israelites can keep their King and pay tribute • Jews rebel and Nebuchadnezzar punishes the Jews and picks a new King • 10,000 forced to leave Judah • 2nd revolt- Jerusalem is destroyed , 1000’s more are put into exile • King taken away in chains

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