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The Kingdom of Israel. Do NOW. Take out your vocabulary sheets and define the words on pages 212 and 220. Vocabulary Quiz Monday!. Vocabulary To Know. Judaism Monotheism Torah Covenant Plague Exodus Ten Commandments Territory Proverb 3 Places Israelites Lived. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL
DO NOW Take out your vocabulary sheets and define
the words on pages 212 and 220.
Vocabulary Quiz Monday!
VOCABULARY TO KNOW1. Judaism2. Monotheism3. Torah4. Covenant5. Plague6. Exodus7. Ten Commandments8. Territory9. Proverb10. 3 Places Israelites Lived
THE ISRAELITES GET A KINGProblems in Canaan
1. Enemies – including the Philistines – surrounded them on all sides, and neighboring kingdoms often attacked.
THE ISRAELITES GET A KING 2. In times of war, an Israelite with
strong military skills, called a judge, would rise to power and lead the people. A judge’s leadership was temporary – it lasted only the length of a conflict.
3. Without unity, the Israelites had trouble fighting off their attackers. The Bible says, “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did as he pleased.
COMPARISON
Canaan Israel Today
NEED LEADS TO CHOOSING OF A KING 1. The Israelites went to Samuel to
“appoint a king for us, govern us like other nations.”
2. Samuel reminded the Israelites that God should be their only leader and that they would suffer for choosing a king.
3. Samuel reluctantly selected Saul, from an Israelite tribe, to serve as the first ruler of the kingdom of Israel.
SAUL BEING ANOINTED
SAUL AND DAVIDSaul, King who Defeated Many, Led His Own
Way
1. Except for the Philistines, King Saul defeated many of the Israelite’s enemies.
2. By conquering new territories, or regions, Saul expanded his kingdom.
3. Saul did not follow God’s commands, and as a result, Saul soon died in war.
DAVID, STRONG RULER
1. King David expanded the kingdom, even defeating the Philistines.
2. In time, the kingdom of Israel stretched from Egypt to Mesopotamia.
DAVID AND GOLIATH
DAVID
JERUSALEM IS CONQUERED BY DAVID AND GROWS 1. Jerusalem was selected as the new
capital city of the kingdom of Israel.
2. Jerusalem grew as the center of government and religious life in Israel.
3. David’s government continued after his death, and his descendants ruled for another 400 years.
ISRAEL AND JERUSALEM
THE KINGDOM OF SOLOMONSolomon Builds a Temple and Other Structures
1. Solomon wanted a temple to be a place to worship God and to keep the Ark of the Covenant – the box that held the two stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were carved.
2. Solomon also directed the building of forts, grain storehouses, and water systems.
3. To pay for his projects, Solomon placed heavy taxes on the Israelites and forced thousands of them to work as builders.
ANOINTING OF SOLOMON
SOLOMON’S COURT
SOLOMON PLANNING TEMPLE
SOLOMON’S WEALTH AND WISDOM
SOLOMON WITH TEMPLE
SOLOMON AND HIS COURT
SOLOMON ON HIS THRONE
ORGANIZING A KINGDOM 1. Solomon divided the kingdom into 12
tax districts, which were similar to states.
2. Each district had its own governor and public services, with the Torah as the law of the land.
3. Trade agreements with Phoenicia and Egypt helped the economy grow, a large army protected the trade routes, and alliances with Israel’s neighbors led to peace in the region during his rule.
LIFE IN ANCIENT ISRAEL
Everyday Life
1. Peaceful times allowed for the growth of religion. Religious beliefs and laws continued to guide everyday life.
LIFE IN ANCIENT ISRAEL 2. Many men were farmers, while
others worked as metalworkers, carpenters, or weavers. Some became government officials or soldiers.
3. Women ran the households and raised the children. Mothers and daughters cooked, cleaned, collected water, and made clothing for their families. Some women had jobs outside the home, such as working for wealthy Israelites.
KING SOLOMON’S CONTRIBUTIONS HELP, LEAVE SOME UNHAPPY 1. Solomon is particularly known for his
proverbs, short sayings that express a truth about life. He is also said to be the author of two books, Proverbs and the Song of Songs.
2. Not everyone was happy – the Israelites faced high taxes, forced labor, and a king who seemed not to care about them.
3. By the time Solomon died in 928 B.C., the kingdom was coming apart.
WRAP UP What facts did you learn today about the
ancient Hebrews?
Who were some of the key leaders of the Kingdom of Israel?
What did they accomplish?