"Old" Kingdom of Israel

In the latter of the 12th Century BC, the "Old" Kingdom of Israel was one of the dominant countries in the Middle East.
== History ==
=== United Monarchy ===
In 1047 BC, the Kingdom of Israel was formed as a unified state between the Twelve Tribes of Israel by it's first king, Saul. He reigned until 1012 BC when he died in the Jezreel Valley. He was succeded by his son, Ish-bosheth. Ish-bosheth reigned from 1012 BC to 1010 BC when he died. Afterwards, David was king up until 970 BC, when he died and his son, Solomon, became king. Solomon died in 931 BC, and Rehoboam became king. Rehoboam died in 913 BC. After him, the Kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms.
=== Israel (Northern Tribes) ===
The first king of Israel after the split was Jeroboam. Jeroboam died in 910 BC, and his son, Nadab, became king. Nadab died in 909 BC, and Baasha became king. Baasha died in 886 BC, and his son, Elah, became king. Elah died in 885 BC, and Zimri became king. Zimri died in 884 BC, and Omri became king. Omri died in 873 BC, and Ahab became died. Ahab died in 852 BC, and his son, Ahaziah, became king. Ahaziah died in 850 BC, and his brother, Jehoram, became king. Jehoram died in 840 BC, and Jehu became king. Jehu died in 814 BC, and his son, Jehoahaz, became king. When Jehoahaz died, his son, Jehoash, became king. When Jehoash died, his son, Jeroboam II, became king. Jerobam II died in 752 BC, and his son Zechariah became king. Zechariah died 6 months later, and Shallum became king. Shallum died sometime between 752 BC and 745 BC, and Menahem became king. When Menahem died, his son, Pekahiah became king. When Pekahiah died, Pekah became king. When Peka died, Hoshea became the last king of Israel.
=== Judah (Southern Tribes) ===
After the division of the Kingdom of Israel, the southern tribes formed the Kingdom of Judah. Judah would have a much better history going for them as empires knocked on their doors less often.
=== Last Stand of Both ===
Hoshea fought to the end against the Neo-Assyrian Empire and almost beat the invaders, but (in 694 BC) the Neo-Assyrians sent an assasin who killed Hoshea. Afterwards, Judah came to the aid of Israel, reunitting the monarchy. Neo-Assyria would respond by launching the largest calvary charge in ancient history. The Israelites were over run, and the king of Judah committed suicide. The Neo-Assyrian Empire would then take advantage, sending all their forces into the kingdoms. Neo-Assyria would annex the two kingdoms, ending them forever. Born united, live divided, die united... that is the story of the "Old" Kingdom of Israel.
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