The First Book of Kings says that Solomon was the king of a United Monarchy called Israel, incorporating what would later be the separated kingdoms of Israel and Judah. However, respected Israeli archaeologist, Israel Finkelstein says that there never was a United Monarchy of Israel and that Solomon, if he existed at all, was only a local warlord somewhere in the south.
Solomon's son was Rehoboam. He succeeded Solomon as king of the United Monarchy of Israel but later faced rebellion, resulting in the kingdom being divided into the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.
King solomon
King Solomon was not the first king of Israel. He was the son of King David and the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel, reigning in the 10th century BCE. Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Under the reign of King Solomon.
According to traditional chronology, the united kingdom, from Saul to Solomon, was for about 85 years. After that, the kingdom split into Judah and Israel. The kingdom of Judah was for 374 years following the death of King Solomon. The kingdom of Israel (the Ten Tribes) was for 241 years following the death of King Solomon.
Saul David and Solomon.
King Solomon was succeeded by his son, but his son was not so strong ,it appears as Israelites kingdom broke up into two.
There was no debt. King Hiram contributed cedar to the construction of the Great Temple as a diplomatic act to foster friendship between his kingdom and Solomon's.
King Solomon had used the method of taxing the people, to build the temple. But as the son of king Solomon was not a good king, the people divided the country into two.
Solomon ascended to the throne and became king after his father, King David, passed away. David had chosen Solomon as his successor and made sure that he would be the next king before he died. Solomon's older brother, Adonijah, had tried to claim the throne, but Solomon was ultimately crowned king with the support of key figures in the kingdom.
Rehoboam for Judah and Jeroboam for Israel to begin with.
The kingdom of Israel reached its height of size and power under King Solomon, who reigned from 970 to 931 BC. During his rule, Israel's borders expanded, trade flourished, and the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem was completed. King Solomon was known for his wealth, wisdom, and diplomacy.