Solomon and his father David were heads of a loose federation of Hebrew tribes, known to the Egyptians as Habiru - brigands and herders who were in the Judean hills. The stories of their grand kingdoms are much exaggerated - there seem to be no remains of Solomon's many palaces. The successor chiefs split into two groups - the 10 tribes of the north (Israell) and the two tribes in the south (Judea). It was after that that Solomon's successors established real kingdoms, and they were soon taken over - by the Assyrians in the north, and the Babylonians in the south, then both by Persia.
Had the Kingdom of Israel not split after the death of King Solomon, the Ten Tribes would be with us today.
While King Solomon reigned there was peace, but when he died the peace had stopped. The kingdom then split to the north half Israel and the south half Judah. The Northern part, Israel, eventually turned to polytheism and was destroyed by assyria, while the Southern part continued to believe in one God, and their faith was renewed by the prophets.
The mighty kingdom of Isarael started falling apart. After the death of King Solomon, his country (Israel) split into the two kingdoms of Judah (led by Solomon's son, Rehoboam) and Israel (led by Solomon's former general, Jeroboam), as stated in 1 Kings ch.12. It began in 1 Kings 11:30-34 so God splits it into two kingdoms, so his son Reboboam took over. This son is punished. Its unclear which son took over the house of david. This splits the 12 tribes of Israel. Since Soloman is told he will lose his kingdom only after his death. This made the kingdom of Israel and Judah.
King Solomon had several sons, but the most notable among them were Rehoboam and Jeroboam. After Solomon's death, Rehoboam ascended to the throne, but his harsh policies led to the division of the kingdom. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, while Rehoboam ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah. The split marked a significant turning point in the history of the Israelites.
After the split of the Kingdom of Israel, the two southern tribes that formed the Kingdom of Judah were Judah and Benjamin. This division occurred around 931 BCE, following the reign of King Solomon, leading to the establishment of two separate kingdoms: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The Kingdom of Judah maintained its capital in Jerusalem and was known for its lineage of Davidic kings.
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.
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.
Had the Kingdom of Israel not split after the death of King Solomon, the Ten Tribes would be with us today.
The split between Israel and Judah occurred around 930 BCE after the death of King Solomon, following a succession crisis. Israel fell to the Assyrians in 722 BCE and Judah later to the Babylonians in 586 BCE.
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.
While King Solomon reigned there was peace, but when he died the peace had stopped. The kingdom then split to the north half Israel and the south half Judah. The Northern part, Israel, eventually turned to polytheism and was destroyed by assyria, while the Southern part continued to believe in one God, and their faith was renewed by the prophets.
Saul David and 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.
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.
The split of the Davidic kingdom occurred because of political and religious differences between the northern tribes (Israel) and the southern tribes (Judah). King Solomon's oppressive policies and heavy taxation also played a role in the division.
After King Solomon's death, Israel separated into two Kingdoms - the Northern Kingdom of Israel which consisted primarily of 10 of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the Southern Kingdom of Judah which consisted primarily of tribe of Judah and Benjamin. It should be noted however, that each Kingdom had members of all 12 tribes of Israel.