A Dynasty In Israel
The warfare that lasted for almost two centuries brought the 12 tribes together under a single ruler or king. This king was named Saul. Saul’s inability to defeat another group of people known as the Philistines quickly lead to him being replaced by a new king. This kings name was David. David and his son Solomon ruled Israel for the next century.
Under Solomon Israel saw a period of great prosperity, but also high taxes, and forced labor. After the death of King Solomon the Northern 10 tribes split from the southern 2 tribes, forming their own nation, which they called Israel. The Southern nation took the name of Judah.
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Benjamin Franklin
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The Union ironclad, Monitor, was the first U.S. ship to have a flush toilet.
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