Divided Kingdom
930 BC to 722 BC・1 Kings 12–22; 2 Kings 1–16
What's happening?
After Soloman’s death, the kingdom of Israel splits in two. God sends powerful prophets, including Elijah and Elisha, to attempt to bring Israel back to him. The Northern Kingdom breaks off from the Davidic line and is ultimately destroyed.Key events
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Narrative books1 Kings 12–22; 2 Kings 1–16
Supplemental books2 Chronicles; Amos; Jonah; Hosea; Isaiah; Micah; Tobit; Joel; Zephaniah; Lamentations; Nahum; Jeremiah; Habakkuk; Baruch; Daniel; Ezekiel; Obadiah
Color meaningBlack: Israel’s darkest period
World powerAssyria
Secular historyFirst Olympic Games, 776 BC; Founding of Rome, 753 BC