Kingdom Of Israel
LocationsGeographical Setting
The northern Israelite kingdom established after the political fragmentation of the united monarchy in the early 10th century BCE.
What is the meaning of Kingdom Of Israel in the Bible?
The Kingdom of Israel was a sovereign state in the Levant that existed from approximately 930 to 722 BCE, with its capital at Samaria. It emerged following the division of the united monarchy after the death of King Solomon and was distinct from the southern Kingdom of Judah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geopolitical rivalry and religious reforms of the Kingdom of Israel clarifies the historical context of the prophetic literature and explains the theological emphasis on covenant fidelity found in the biblical narrative.
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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.