After Solomon's death, the Kingdom of Israel split into two separate kingdoms: the northern kingdom of Israel (also known as the Kingdom of Samaria or the Kingdom of Ephraim) and the southern kingdom of Judah. This division occurred due to political and religious differences among the people.
The northern kingdom of Israel consisted of 10 out of the 12 tribes of Israel, and its capital was Samaria. It was ruled by a series of kings, starting with Jeroboam. The northern kingdom engaged in idol worship and strayed away from the worship of Yahweh, leading to moral and spiritual decline. The prophet Elijah played a significant role during this time, confronting the idolatrous practices of Israel's rulers.
The southern kingdom of Judah consisted of the remaining two tribes, Judah and Benjamin, and its capital was Jerusalem. The kings of Judah tried to maintain the worship of Yahweh and follow the teachings of the laws given by Moses. However, Judah also faced its own challenges and sometimes deviated from their faith.
Eventually, both kingdoms experienced the consequences of their disobedience to God. The northern kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Assyrians in 722 BCE, and its inhabitants were taken into captivity. This event is known as the Assyrian Captivity. The southern kingdom of Judah lasted a bit longer but eventually fell to the Babylonians in 586 BCE. This marked the beginning of the Babylonian Captivity, during which the people of Judah were exiled to Babylon for several decades.
Overall, the period after Solomon's death witnessed a gradual decline in the kingdom of Israel, leading to division, idolatry, and ultimately, the downfall and captivity of both kingdoms.
What happened to the kingdom of Israel after Soloman died
David became king.
It split into two kingdoms.
It fell and the Babylonian captivity began.
The time of judges began.
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