300 likes | 412 Views
Lesson2. The kingdom of Israel. territory. regions. proverb. Humbleness: "When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom." Proverbs 11:2. Short sayings that tell a truth about life.
E N D
Lesson2 The kingdom of Israel
territory regions
proverb Humbleness: "When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom." Proverbs 11:2 Short sayings that tell a truth about life Smart speech: "The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off." Proverbs 10:31 Power: "Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength." Proverbs 8:14
after the Exodus... Israelites reached Canaan
problems for Israelites Surrounded by Philistines 12 independent tribes Leader (judge) only during conflict No king in Israel
Enemies surrounded them 12 tribes, 12 leaders Temporary judge in times of war Did Israel need a king?
Samuel Very respected judge Said God should be only leader Israelites asked him to appoint king He chose Saul
Saul 1020 BC Expanded kingdom with new territories (regions) Rejected by God Died in war Replaced by David
1000 BC Strong ruler Defeated enemies Expanded kingdom Named Jerusalem capital David
Solomon David’s son Planned temple for the Ark of the Covenant
Accomplishments of Solomon Building projects 12 tax districts with governor Torah was law Trade agreements Large army Peace during rule
Proverbs of Solomon Short sayings that express a truth about life
Deborah Woman advisor, or judge
Problems in Israel... was Samuel right? High taxes Drafted labor Kingdom coming apart
Lesson3 Changes for Israel
Israel divided Solomon hated by northern tribes His tribe, Judah, did not have to pay taxes or be drafted labor
Israel divided New king Rehoboam refused to change Northern tribes rebelled Split kingdom in 928 BC
Israel New kingdom of northern tribes Samaria was capital
Judah Formed by tribes of Judah and Benjamin Loyal to Rehoboam Jerusalem was capital
Jew From word Judah Yehudi
Israel divided Politically divided Sometimes at war United by religious beliefs
Judah was small and strong Only kings from House of David Israel was larger and poorer 10 tribes often fought Israel divided
Why did Israel turn from God? Fighting between 10 tribes Poverty No stable leadership
Israel conquered by Assyrians Warriors from northern Mesopotamia Led by Sargon II Moved Israelites out of Israel Brought Assyrians into Israel
Israel conquered by Assyrians Samaritans – mixture of Israelites and Assyrians in Samaria
Israel conquered by Assyrians Lost Tribes of Israel 10 tribes lost contact and spread to new lands
Judah conquered by Assyrians? Hezekiah, king of Judah Protected Jerusalem even though it was surrounded Built tunnels to get water