Event

Northern Kingdom (Israel)

Date:
974 BC
Duration:
254 years

This refers to the northern of the two kingdoms formed when Israel split after Solomon's death, made up of ten tribes and ruled from Samaria. It endured a series of dynasties, none descended from David, until falling to Assyria in 722 BC, distinct from the southern kingdom of Judah, which kept Jerusalem and David's line.

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Preceded by 1

Includes 31

Described in 1

Reference Verse
1 Kings 12:20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

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