The Civilization Archive

Kingdom of Israel

A formative Iron Age civilization that shaped the identity, faith, and legacy of the ancient Israelites in the heart of Canaan.

1047 BCE – 930 BCECapital: JerusalemJudaismSemitic
Kingdom of Israel seal emblem

The Story

5 Chapters · This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.

Governance

Government Type
Centralized Monarchy

Quick Facts

Region
Middle East
Period
1047 BCE – 930 BCE
Capital
Jerusalem
Language Family
Semitic
Religion
Judaism

Timeline

Key Events

c. 1010–970 BCE

David - King

Expanded the kingdom, established Jerusalem as the capital, and became a central figure in Israelite tradition.

c. 1047–1010 BCE

Saul - First king

Traditionally regarded as the first monarch, credited with uniting the tribes against external threats.

c. 970–930 BCE

Solomon - King

Oversaw the kingdom’s period of prosperity and monumental building, including the First Temple in Jerusalem.

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