Lester L Grabbe (Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?) says there is sufficient evidence to assert that Saul, David and Solomon existed, but that some early passages in the Bible such as 1 Samuel 22:6 (which describes Saul as holding court under a tree, not in a palace or even a long-house) point to Saul as merely a tribal chieftain. Scholarly views are divided as to whether even David and Solomon could be considered kings in the traditional sense, or as local chieftains or warlords. Grabbe's emphatic view is that if indeed there was a United Monarchy, it was not as the Bible pictures it.
It is now becoming the consensus of historians that there was no United Monarchy of Israel. On this view, Saul, David, and Solomon might have been local warlords in the Judah region, but not even kings with undisputed power in a united Judah. H M Niemann (cited in English by Grabbe) has argued that Omri was the first king of Israel, in the ninth century BCE and only in the northern kingdom, a view that is currently attracting considerable attention among historians.
When Saul was disobedient to Almighty God, Samuel was sent to anoint the next king, David.
1 Samuel 13:14 (NIV)
But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord's command."
The prophet Samuel was sent to anoint the next future king .
1 Samuel 16:11-13 (NIV)
11 So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse answered. "He is tending the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives."
12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, "Rise and anoint him; this is the one."
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
However, David was not crowned king until after King Saul dies.
After King David...
Solomon, then Solomon's sons, then....
After king David, his son Solomon came to power. after Solomon it was his son Rebonomh.
King David.
Note that King David was anointed king before Saul's death, but his kingdom became consolidated only several years after.
Rehobham succeded Solomon as the king.
The king of the Israelites when David was a boy was King Saul. Before that, there were no kings in Israel.
It was king David. (:
David.
According to tradition, David became king of Judah at 30 years old, and king of all the Israelites at 37 years old. He reigned until his death at the age of 70 (1 Kings 2:11).More about King David
King David
There were several of them, beginning with Saul, David, and Solomon.
the answer is King David, He slew Goliath and was King of the Israelites for many years. King David took power from King Soul. My name is Nick P
Yes, the Israelites admired and respected King Solomon not only for his wisdom in proverbs but also for his ability to govern the kingdom effectively, maintain peace, and oversee impressive building projects like the Temple in Jerusalem. His wisdom was certainly a significant factor in his popularity among the people.
Yes, Solomon was the son of King David, and became king after him.
Because he had a power like no other.
No it is not so, king saul tried to kill David.
Jerusalem. King David's kingship is now doubted. Until there is a King David as written in the Bible is established, we cannot give a factual answer to your question see link "King David and Jerusalem: Myth and Reality