Israel becomes a divided kingdom, with Kingdom of Judah and Northern Kingdom of Israel

About 926 BC (About 2,900 years ago)

Shortly after the reign of King Solomon, Israel becomes a divided kingdom. The southern kingdom, called Judah, includes the city of Jerusalem and the Temple. The northern kingdom retains the name of Israel. The two kingdoms are often at war with each other.

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