Kings by Moral Character
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📅 Royal Timeline (BC dates approximate)
Historical Context
United Kingdom (c. 1050-930 BC): Saul, David, and Solomon ruled over all twelve tribes of Israel.
Divided Kingdom (c. 930-722/586 BC): After Solomon's death, the kingdom split. The northern ten tribes formed Israel (capital: Samaria), while Judah and Benjamin remained loyal to David's line (capital: Jerusalem).
Fall of Israel (722 BC): Assyria conquered the northern kingdom; the ten tribes were scattered.
Fall of Judah (586 BC): Babylon conquered Jerusalem; the temple was destroyed and the people exiled.
🏔️ Northern Kingdom (Israel)
Duration: c. 930-722 BC (~208 years)
Capital: Samaria (after Tirzah)
Kings: 19 kings from 9 different dynasties
Character: ALL kings did evil in the sight of the LORD
End: Conquered by Assyria
⛪ Southern Kingdom (Judah)
Duration: c. 930-586 BC (~344 years)
Capital: Jerusalem
Kings: 20 kings, all from David's line
Character: 8 righteous, 11 wicked, 1 mixed
End: Conquered by Babylon
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