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Who Really Owned Ancient Palestine?

Trista June 11, 2025 14 min
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6. Kingdom of Israel and Judah: Dynastic Rule

6. Kingdom of Israel and Judah: Dynastic Rule
Solomon’s Temple rises majestically above ancient Jerusalem, surrounded by sturdy Israelite fortifications and bustling stone streets. | Image source: Image by Wikimedia Commons

The era of the unified monarchy, ruled by Saul, David, and Solomon (c. 1020-922 BCE), marked a golden age in ancient Palestine. After Solomon’s reign, the kingdom split into Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Both kingdoms experienced cycles of prosperity and conflict, shaping the region’s history and identity. Their legacy survives in monumental structures and biblical traditions still studied today. See the Israel Museum’s resources.

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