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Solomon David son takes over—Solomon Built temple Center of Jewish religion Known for proverbs but hated his rule High tax to pay for buildings

Solomon Dies Northerners rebel 10 of 12 tribes create a nation in the North called Kingdom of Israeli—Capitol Samaria Southern 2 tribes form Kingdom of Judah- capitol Jerusalem—people called Jews

Religion People forget values of religion Rich mistreated poor, gov’t officials stole money Faithful --means more than just going to temple--create a just society

Assyrians 722 BC Assyrians conquer Israel 10 Tribes are scattered across Assyria Assyrians settling around Samira known as Samaritans Start to follow religious rules and laws of Judaism

People of Judah Look down on them Did not believe other people were gods Kingdom of Judah falls to Egypt in 620 BC – Kept king but paid tribute to Egypt

King Nebuchadnezzar Captured Jerusalem 10,000 Jews must move to Babylon Revolts by appointed Jewish king Crush Jerusalem and destroy temple