Israel, Kingdom Of
LocationsGeographical Setting
The northern political entity that existed in the Levant from approximately 930 BCE to 722 BCE following the split of the United Monarchy.
What is the meaning of Israel, Kingdom Of in the Bible?
The Kingdom of Israel was established after the division of the United Monarchy, with Jeroboam I as its first ruler. The kingdom went through several dynasties and periods of decline before eventually falling.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geopolitical context of the northern kingdom clarifies the prophetic literature and historical narratives found in the books of Kings and Chronicles, distinguishing the northern tribes' political trajectory from that of Judah.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.