2. Kings Unite the Israelites
After they returned to
Canaan a new threat arose
to challenge the
Israelites, they were the
philistines.
They lived along the
Mediterranean and during
the mid-1000s they invaded
Canaan.
3. Saul
Out of fear, the Israelites
banded together under a single
ruler that led them into battle.
His name was Saul.
He was a brilliant military
commander, but he was never
able to unite the tribes fully
under his command. This was
because he was not a rich
man, and was looked down
upon by the others.
4. David
He was an admired poet
(he wrote many psalms)
and a skilled soldier.
Unlike Saul, the Israelites
loved him, and when he
became the king, he had
full support of tribal leaders.
He established the capital
in Jerusalem.
5. David
At a young age, he
whad been a sheperd.
He soon rose to
prominence after he
slew Goliath, a
Philistine giant.
6. Solomon
David's son. He took the
throne in 965 BC. Like his
father he was a strong king
and expanded his
kingdom, as far as making
Egypt and Phoenicia his
allies.
Trade with his allies made
him a rich man and king. With
these riches, he built a great
temple dedicated to God. It
later became the center of of
Israel's religious life and a
national symbol of their faith.
7. Ask Yourselves
Compare:
In which circumstances did each King rise to power? How
are they different?
Analyze:
Why was Saul not liked by his people, but at the same
time chosen as a King?
Explain:
Where did Salomon get his enormous wealth from?
Why was David so revered by the Hebrews?
8. Timeline
Draw a timeline with the following characteristics:
Hebrew History studied so far.
Start with Abraham.
Use yearly estimates.
Fill in data you think its relevant with it’s details.
Name important figures that were studied in class.
Do it on a blank sheet of paper.
9. Bibliography
Burstein, S. M., & Shek, R. (2012). World History
(Teacher´s Edition) (1st Edition ed.). (H. McDougal,
Ed.) Orlando, Florida, US.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publishing Company.
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