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Because that was their function. The prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to speak caustic words if commanded to by God.
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.
Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.
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Who were the first kings of Judah and Israel and when did they rule?
The first kings of Judah and Israel were Saul, David, Solomon. They ruled from 1020 BCE to 931 BCE.
Who were saul david and soloman?
Kings of Ancient Israel and Judah.
How did israel function as monarchy and theocracy?
Ancient Israel, according to the Bible, had Kings who were constrained by Prophets and Priests who divined the will of God. In this way there was both a monarchy (the line of kings) and a theocracy (the prophets and priests).
What is the book of 1 cronicles about in the Bible?
1 Chronicles is a history of the kings of Judah and Israel; it is similar to 1 Kings.
In the bible old testament first and second kings who are the kings in these chapters?
They are the generations of kings of the Israelites who ruled over the two separate houses of "Israel" and "Judah" (the Jews) after David's death, through the House of Israel's scattering by Assyria... and the House of Judah's (the Jew's) captivity by Babylon some 130 years after Israel disappeared.They also chronicle some of the kings' behavior and God's Prophets' warnings and interaction with them.First and second Kings, according to the KJV subtitles them: "Commonly called THE THIRD AND FOURTH BOOKS OF THE KINGS"... with first and second "Samuel" being the "otherwise called the FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF KINGS."I Samuel actually begins the chronicling of the kings of Israel, beginning with Israel's emerging from the "Judges" era... their rejection of God as their Sovereign King, and the anointing of Saul.
Israel's kings were approved by the leading what of their day?
Prophets. At least some of them were.
What great evil did all of Israel's kings and most of Judah's kings commit?
AnswerThe monotheistic Jews, who began to dominate Judah from the time of King Josiah, would have regarded worship of other gods as a great evil. All the kings of Israel and all the earlier kings of Judah, with the possible exception of Hezekia, were polytheist.
Which kingdom did Judah fall to?
Judah fell to the Babylonian Empire.1 Chronicles 9:1 - So all Israel was recorded by genealogies, and indeed, they were inscribed in the book of the kings of Israel. But Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. [NKJV] (Also see 2 Kings 25.)
What are the names of the divided kingdoms of israel and judah?
Nowadays, Israel is not divided into two kingdoms, but thousands of years ago, Israel was split into two kingdoms called "Yehuda" and "Israel". Both kingdoms were Jewish and both had their own ledership, but only one kingdom, "Yehuda", was oficially ruling the land of Israel and Jerusalem
What were Israel and Judah?
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.
How many kings of israel?
Under the United Kingdom, Israel had three kings: Saul David and Solomon In the Divided Kingdom, Kingdom Of Israel Ten Tribes (Northern Kingdom)19 Kings Kingdom Of Judah Two Tribes (Southern Kingdom) 19 Kings One Queen answer if u mean under the british rule none
Why was the names of mothers to the kings in Judah mentioned in the Bible and not with the kings of Israel?
== == The reason is that the author of I and II Kings wanted to give special emphasis to the line of David through the kings of Judah. It would be through this line of kings that King Jesus would come. I and II Kings is anticipating the coming of the King of Kings and is preparing the reader to look for such a king from this line.
