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According to the Books of Kings, written in the southern kingdom, Judah, every king of the northern kingdom, Israel, was absolutely polytheistic. If the term 'godly' is meant to imply service to the God of Judaism, then the evidence is that Israel and its kings were certainly not godly.

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Who were the first two first kings of the Northern Kingdom?

The first king was: Jeroboam The second king was: Nadab


Who where the first three kings in Israel?

The legendary first king of Israel, from the period of the Judges:AbimelechThe legendary kings of the United Monarchy of Israel. Scholars are divided as to whether these kings really existed, and if they did whether they were simply tribal chieftains:SaulIsh-bosheth (excluding Judah)DavidSolomonKings who ruled the northern kingdom of Israel, as stated in the Bible. The earlier kings may be uncertain, with the notable exception of Omri and Ahab:JeroboamNadabBaashaElahZimriOmriAhabJoram (or Jehoram)AhaziahJehoramJehuJehoahazJoash (Jehoash)JeroboamZachariahShallumMenahemPekahiahPekahHoshea


What do Solomon and Rehoboam and Jeroboam have in common?

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.


How did Rehoboam lose most of his kingdom?

The people wanted their taxes lowered, so he went for counsel from older, wiser men. He didn't like their advice, so he took the advice of his friends, which was to keep taxes high/raise them. And that's how he lost most of his kingdom.1 Kings 12:1-24


What was the root cause of the division of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms?

AnswerFinkelstein and Silberman (The Bible Unearthed) believe that the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were always separate, with different life styles, different pottery, different myths and legends, and even speaking different dialects of Hebrew. They insist there is no evidence the kingdoms ever were united. On this evidence, the division between Israel and Judah simply comes from their separate origins. On the other hand, the Bible says that there was once a great United Monarchy of Israel under Kings Saul, Daid and Solomon. The unwise policies and swingeing taxes of Solomon were continued under his son, Rehoboam, resulting in the rebellion of the north. The northern kingdom, known as Israel, broke away under Jeroboam, while Rehoboam continued as king of the southern kingdom of Judah.

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What was the name of the kings of the northern kingdom of Israel?

The first king was Rehoboam, Solmon's son.


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


Who were the first two first kings of the Northern Kingdom?

The first king was: Jeroboam The second king was: Nadab


How many tribes made up the Northern kingdom of Israel and how many tribes made up the Southern kingdom of Israel?

The tribal arrangement in Israel was based on descent from the 12 sons of Jacob. These twelve family heads produced the "twelve tribes of Israel." Two Tribes made up the Northern Kingdom of Isarel, Judah and Benjamin. The other 10 Tribes made up the Southern Kingdom of Israel. 1 Kings 11:29-38


How many kings in Israel's divided kingdom?

nineteen


What kingdom did the Israelite build?

The Israelites built the Kingdom of Israel, which emerged around the 11th century BCE. This kingdom was established under the leadership of Saul, followed by notable kings such as David and Solomon, who expanded its territory and consolidated power. The kingdom eventually split into two separate entities: the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah.


Who was prophet hosea?

Hosea was a prophet to the Northern Kingdom. Israel split into two kingdoms, the northern was still called Israel, the southern was called Judah. He prophesied "during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel"


When did the Hebrew kingdom reach it height?

"Around 920 B.C., according to the biblical account, Jeroboam led the revolt of the northern tribes, and established the Kingdom of Israel (1 Kings 11-14). "see link "History of Ancient Israel and Judah" below


Who was the southern king of Israel?

The question as posed is impossible to answer. Reasons: Israel was the Northern Kingdom and Judah was the Southern Kingdom. As a result it is hard to tell which one you are referring to when you say "The Southern Kingdom of Israel". Secondly the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah reigned for a few hundred years and therefore had many kings. Without specifying an exact event or year or period, it would be impossible to know which king you want to know about.


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.


Who where the first three kings in Israel?

The legendary first king of Israel, from the period of the Judges:AbimelechThe legendary kings of the United Monarchy of Israel. Scholars are divided as to whether these kings really existed, and if they did whether they were simply tribal chieftains:SaulIsh-bosheth (excluding Judah)DavidSolomonKings who ruled the northern kingdom of Israel, as stated in the Bible. The earlier kings may be uncertain, with the notable exception of Omri and Ahab:JeroboamNadabBaashaElahZimriOmriAhabJoram (or Jehoram)AhaziahJehoramJehuJehoahazJoash (Jehoash)JeroboamZachariahShallumMenahemPekahiahPekahHoshea


What do Solomon and Rehoboam and Jeroboam have in common?

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.