After the death of King Solomon, the kingdom of Israel split into two separate kingdoms. The northern part of the kingdom became known as Israel, with its capital in Samaria, and the southern part became known as Judah, with its capital in Jerusalem. This division occurred because of disputes over succession and leadership between Solomon's sons.
The northern kingdom of Israel, consisting of ten tribes, went through a series of kings and faced ongoing conflicts with various neighboring nations. Eventually, in 722 BC, the Assyrians invaded and conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, leading to the scattering and exile of the Israelite population.
The southern kingdom of Judah, consisting of the remaining two tribes (Judah and Benjamin), continued to have a line of kings from the Davidic dynasty. However, like Israel, it also faced numerous challenges and invasions from surrounding kingdoms. In 586 BC, the Babylonians, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar, destroyed Jerusalem, including the Temple, and sent many of the people into exile in Babylon. This event marked the beginning of the Babylonian captivity.
It is important to note that before the reign of Saul, Israel was not a kingdom but rather a loose confederation of tribes led by judges. The era of the judges lasted from the time of Joshua's death to the establishment of the monarchy under Saul.
What happened to the kingdom of Israel after Solomon died?
David became king. David became king. It split into two kingdoms. It split into two kingdoms. It fell and the Babylonian captivity began. It fell and the Babylonian captivity began. The time of judges began. The time of judges began.
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