Lester L Grabbe (Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?) says that these stories are, at least in part, legendary. He cites H M Niemann, who argued that Israel did not become a state until the time of King Omri, over a hundred years later, and Judah not until tirne of Uzziah.
Another Answer:
As noted, shortly after the death of King Solomon, circa 930 BC, the Kingdom of Israel split in two with Jeroboam ruling the Northern Kingdom and Rehoboam ruling Judah (which had many from Benjamin, Simeon, and Levi with him). There is ample archaeological findings to support the Kingdom beginning with the 'golden period' of King David circa 1010-970 BC.
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king solomon
King Solomon the son of king David ruled Israel wisely.
Solomon was the 3rd king of Israel, after King Saul and King David. King Solomon built the First Temple (1 Kings ch.6) and ruled over the Israelites at the height of their glory.
The first king of the Hebrews was Saul. Then David, then Solomon.
I'd say David but it could be SolomonAnswer:Since the question says "become," the answer is King David.
Israel had three famous kings, David, saul and Solomon.
Each of them ruled over the Kingdom of Israel which at that time included all twelve Israelite Tribes. See also the Related Links.Link: More about King DavidLink: More about King Solomon
1) King Saul 2) King David3) King Solomon.See also:The kingsMore about King DavidMore about King Solomon
Solomon, Rehoboam, and Jeroboam were all kings in ancient Israel. Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth, Rehoboam was Solomon's son who ruled after him and led to the split of the kingdom, and Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split. They were all key figures in the history of Israel.
King Solomon, the son of King David, ruled the kingdom of Israel after his father's death. Solomon is known for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Abraham then king David then MosesAnother Answer:King Saul ruled before King David and King Solomon ruled afterwards. All three ruled for a 40 year period each.
No, the Bible does not trace the Hebrews back to a man named Solomon. The Hebrews are believed to have descended from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, while Solomon was a later king of Israel who ruled after the Hebrews had become a distinct people.