Royal Kingdom
1050 BC to 930 BC・1 Samuel 9–31; 2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1–11
What's happening?
God reluctantly gives the Israelites a king as they request. The first king, Saul, disobeys and is replaced by David, who establishes Jerusalem. God promises David an everlasting dynasty. His son Soloman builds the temple in Jerusalem but turns away from God.Key events
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Narrative books1 Samuel 9–31; 2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1–11
Supplemental books1 Chronicles; 2 Chronicles; Psalms; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon
Color meaningPurple: the color of royalty
World powerEgypt