1. The Kingdom of Israel

2. The Israelites chose a king to unite them against their enemies.
Main Idea:
The Israelites chose a king to unite them against their enemies.

3. save their religion and culture
Strongest people
in Canaan in
1000 B.C.
Philistines
Knew how
to make
iron weapons
and tools
Built
Strong cities
Enemies of the
12 Tribes of Israel
who fought them to
save their religion and culture

4. SAUL Prophet and Saul won Judge Samuel numerous battles was asked to
choose a king
in 1020 B.C.
SAUL
Saul won
numerous battles
but disobeyed
God’s commands
Samuel
anointed
Saul as King.
The people
demanded
warrior-farmer
Saul to be
named king.
God chose another
king and told
Samuel to anoint
him in secret.

5. …And the New King would be DAVID!
Main Idea:
King David built an Israelite empire and made Jerusalem his capital city.

6. David’s defeat of Philistine giant Goliath caused fame to spread quickly.
Saul put David in charge of the army but eventually grew envious of David.
David hid in enemy territory until Saul and his 3 sons were killed.

7. King David Kills Goliath

8. David became
King
about 1000 B.C.
Drove out
Philistines
King David
Made the Israelites
pay heavy taxes
to expand Jerusalem
and build a temple.
Conquered people
paid tribute to
the Israelites

9. King David’s Empire

10. Solomon’s Kingdom
David wanted to build grand temple there but died before its completion. His son Solomon finished the project.

11. is the beginning of wisdom: of the holy is understanding.
Solomon was known for his proverbs, or wise sayings.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD
is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge
of the holy is understanding.

12. Solomon’s Proverbs
1. Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.
2. Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save your life.
3. The Lord will not let good people go hungry, but he will keep the wicked from getting what they want.
4. Being lazy will make you poor, but hard work will make you rich.
5. A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest.

13. Solomon’s Proverbs
6. Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature.
7. Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but the wicked will soon be forgotten.
8. Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.
9. Honest people are safe and secure, but the dishonest will be caught.
10. Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.

14. h The Rule of King Solomon CAUSE EFFECT #1 EFFECT #2
After Solomon’s
death, 10 of 12
tribes set up their own
nation in the north called
The Kingdom of Israel,
and the capital
was Samaria.
The Rule of
King Solomon
EFFECT #1 h
CAUSE
Many Israelites
Hated his rule due to:
1. high taxes for
buildings
2. making
young men work
in armies of
neighboring
countries.
EFFECT #2
In South, 2 other tribes
formed the smaller
Kingdom of Judah
with capital at Jerusalem.

15. King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan
Solomon’s temple became the symbol and center of the Jewish religion

16. Inside the Temple Tabernacle
The Arc of the Covenant

17. Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem

18. The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall

19. The Israelites were conquered and forced to leave Israel and Judah.
A TROUBLED TIME
Main Idea:
The Israelites were conquered and forced to leave Israel and Judah.

20. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel
Assyrians and Chaldeans were building their empires at the same time Israel and Judah were dividing.

21. Military Power
They wanted the trade routes that ran through these kingdoms

22. “lost tribes of Israel.”
What caused the fall of Israel?
722 B.C. Assyrians
conquered 10
tribes of Israel
and scattered them
Many lost their
heritage and are
called the
“lost tribes of Israel.”

23. In Israel...
Assyrians settled the area and became known as Samaritans (half Jew, half Assyrian)
They read Torah and still offered sacrifices and followed laws H
The people of Judah looked down
on them because they thought true
sacrifices had to be offered at
the temple in Jerusalem.

24. Chaldeans conquered Egypt (but allowed them to keep their
Why Did Judah Fall?
In 620 B.C. Egyptians
conquered Judah.
Chaldeans conquered Egypt
in 605 B.C. and became
new rulers of Judah
(but allowed them to keep their
king and pay tribute)

25. Judah Fall of 586 B.C., Chaldeans: 1. Crushed Jerusalem,
Jews united with Egyptians to
rebel against the Chaldeans
10,000 Jews forced to go to
Babylon, the Chaldean capital
In 597 B.C.,
Nebuchadnezzar of
the Chaldeans captured
Jerusalem and
Punished the Jews
harshly
The new appointed king of
Judah planned rebellion
Judah
Fall of
Prophet Jeremiah warned
that it was dangerous
586 B.C., Chaldeans:
1. Crushed Jerusalem,
2. Destroyed the temple,
3. Forced the thousands to go to Babylon.

26. Israelites in Captivity
The time that the Jews were in Babylon is known as the Babylonian Captivity.

27. Jewish Captives: 8th Century B.C.

28. Many forgot the religion during this time of captivity.
WHO WERE THE PROPHETS?
Many forgot the religion during this time of captivity.
Prophets wanted to bring Israelites back to God’s laws.
Message: being faithful meant more than going to temple to worship.
Isaiah Scroll