Israel Under King Solomon Research Paper

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Israel under King Solomon
According to the Bible, Israel insisted that they should have a king “like all other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5, New International Version). Through a succession of rulers, Saul and David, Israel’s territories were challenged by the Philistines that caused the northern and southern tribes to unite as one kingdom. Since David was able to defeat the Philistines, the Hebrew empire grew and at David’s death, he was able to give Solomon a thriving kingdom.
Solomon’s rule over Jerusalem around 970 to 931 BC and during this time, the empire flourished and for the most part, lived peacefully. During Solomon’s reign, beautiful buildings were constructed including the Temple that signified the presence of the Lord. Solomon’s

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