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The Sinai Covenant was a promise between God and his people that included the 10 Commandments. Moses died before the Israelites could reach the Promised Land.

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Leadership of Joshua & Arrival In Palestine

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Leadership of Joshua & Arrival In Palestine

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Joshua took over Moses' position as leader once the Israelites reached Palestine.

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After Joshua's death, the Judges were the next leaders. Deborah, Samson, and Gideon had 3 roles: solved political disputes, reminded them to turn to God, & had military power.

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Eventually, the people of Israel demanded a king so they could be like other nations. The kings of Israel were Saul, David, and Solomon.

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King David established Jerusalem as the capital of the Promised Land.

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King Solomon, King David's son, built the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon overtaxed the people for the temple and enslaved them to build it.

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Once Solomon died, the monarchy divided into the northern and southern kingdoms. The kingdoms were Israel & Judah.

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Fall of the Northern Kingdom by the Assyrians

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Fall of the Northern Kingdom by the Assyrians

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The Northern Kingdom's capital was Samaria, they were called Israel, and their king was Jeroboam. Assyria saw how Israel was vulnerable so they conquered Israel.

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Fall of the Southern Kingdom by Babylonians

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Fall of the Southern Kingdom by Babylonians

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The Southern Kingdom, Judah, led by Rehoboam, had a truce with Assyria, but Assyria was conquered by Babylon. The capital was Jerusalem, and 135 years after Israel's fall, Babylon conquered Judah.

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The Jews were brought to Babylon, where they were exiled. This was called the Babylonian Exile and the Jews were dispersed outside of Israel (also called the diaspora).