1. Aim: How were the roles of Saul, David & Solomon Similar?

2. Israelites United 1020 to 922 BCE Israelites united under 3 kings Saul
David
Solomon
New kingdom called Israel
For 100 years, Israel enjoyed power & independence 2

3. King Saul Chosen because of success in driving out Philistines
Portrayed by Bible as tragic man
Full of Jealousy 3

4. King David Saul’s son-in-law Popular leader United tribes (12)
Reuben Gad
Simeon Asher
Levi Issachar
Judah Zebulun
Dan Joseph
Naphtali Benjamin
Established Jerusalem as capital 4

5. King Solomon David’s son Most powerful king Built trading empire
Beautified the capital city of Jerusalem
Crowning achievement
Building the Temple (Temple of Solomon)
Permanent home of the Ark of the Covenant 5

6. Kingdom Divides Solomon’s projects required high taxes
Strained kingdoms finances
Expenses caused discontent
After Solomon’s Death
Jew in the north revolted
922 BCE- Kingdom splits in 2
Israel was in north
Judah was in South
Northern kingdom destroyed
Only Judah remains
Israelites called Jews 6