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[[File:Kingdoms of Israel and Judah map 830.svg|thumb|Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah|lang=en]] | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:북 이스라엘 왕국]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->[[File:Kingdoms of Israel and Judah map 830.svg|thumb|Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah|lang=en]]The '''Northern Kingdom of Israel''' emerged after the united monarchy was divided following the death of King [[Solomon]]. Ten of the [[The Twelve Tribes of Israel|twelve tribes of Israel]]—Reuben, Simeon, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Manasseh, and Ephraim—formed this kingdom. [[Jeroboam]], its first king, initially established Shechem as the capital<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2012%3A25&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 12:25|quote= }}</ref> before relocating it to Tirzah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2014%3A17&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 14:17|quote= }}</ref> Later, Omri, the sixth king, built the city of [[Samaria]] and made it the new capital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2016%3A23-24&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 16:23-24|quote= }}</ref> In the Bible, this kingdom is referred to simply as "Israel," but to distinguish it from the united monarchy, it is commonly called the Northern Kingdom of Israel. | ||
The '''Northern Kingdom of Israel''' emerged after the united monarchy was divided following the death of King [[Solomon]]. Ten of the [[The Twelve Tribes of Israel|twelve tribes of Israel]]—Reuben, Simeon, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Manasseh, and Ephraim—formed this kingdom. [[Jeroboam]], its first king, initially established Shechem as the capital<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2012%3A25&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 12:25|quote= }}</ref> before relocating it to Tirzah.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2014%3A17&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 14:17|quote= }}</ref> Later, Omri, the sixth king, built the city of [[Samaria]] and made it the new capital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings%2016%3A23-24&version=NIV|title=1 Kings 16:23-24|quote= }}</ref> In the Bible, this kingdom is referred to simply as "Israel," but to distinguish it from the united monarchy, it is commonly called the Northern Kingdom of Israel. | |||
From Jeroboam’s reign onward, the kingdom turned to [[Idol|idolatry]] and failed to keep the [[The Commandments of God|commandments of God]]. As a result, it was regarded as evil in the sight of the LORD. The kingdom was plagued by frequent rebellions, with many kings assassinated and replaced by usurpers. Ultimately, it fell to the Assyrian Empire around 721 B.C.<ref>[https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/chart-11-03b/ The Divided Kingdom: Kings of Israel (all dates B.C.)], ''ESV.org''</ref> | From Jeroboam’s reign onward, the kingdom turned to [[Idol|idolatry]] and failed to keep the [[The Commandments of God|commandments of God]]. As a result, it was regarded as evil in the sight of the LORD. The kingdom was plagued by frequent rebellions, with many kings assassinated and replaced by usurpers. Ultimately, it fell to the Assyrian Empire around 721 B.C.<ref>[https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/chart-11-03b/ The Divided Kingdom: Kings of Israel (all dates B.C.)], ''ESV.org''</ref> | ||
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During the reign of Ahab, Israel’s 7th king, a political alliance was formed through the marriage of Jehoram,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles%2018%3A1-3&version=NIV|title=2 Chronicles 18:1-3|quote= }}</ref> son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (4th king), and Athaliah, daughter of Ahab. However, this alliance was shattered when Jehu, the 10th king of Israel, killed Ahaziah, the 6th king of Judah.<ref name="예후징벌" /> | During the reign of Ahab, Israel’s 7th king, a political alliance was formed through the marriage of Jehoram,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles%2018%3A1-3&version=NIV|title=2 Chronicles 18:1-3|quote= }}</ref> son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (4th king), and Athaliah, daughter of Ahab. However, this alliance was shattered when Jehu, the 10th king of Israel, killed Ahaziah, the 6th king of Judah.<ref name="예후징벌" /> | ||
Later, Joash, the 12th king of Israel, fought against Amaziah, the 9th king of Judah, at [[Beth | Later, Joash, the 12th king of Israel, fought against Amaziah, the 9th king of Judah, at [[Beth-shemesh]]. He captured Amaziah, tore down a section of Jerusalem’s wall, and plundered the [[temple]] and royal treasuries, taking gold, silver, and hostages back to Samaria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings%2014%3A11-14&version=NIV|title=2 Kings 14:11-14|quote= }}</ref> | ||
Pekah, the 18th king of Israel, allied with Rezin, king of Aram, to threaten Jerusalem. King Ahaz of Judah (12th) sought help from Tiglath-Pileser III, king of Assyria, by sending tribute.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings%2016%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=2 Kings 16:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In response, Assyria attacked Israel, seized territories, and deported many Israelites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings%2015%3A29&version=NIV|title=2 Kings 15:29|quote= }}</ref> | Pekah, the 18th king of Israel, allied with Rezin, king of Aram, to threaten Jerusalem. King Ahaz of Judah (12th) sought help from Tiglath-Pileser III, king of Assyria, by sending tribute.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings%2016%3A5-8&version=NIV|title=2 Kings 16:5-8|quote= }}</ref> In response, Assyria attacked Israel, seized territories, and deported many Israelites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings%2015%3A29&version=NIV|title=2 Kings 15:29|quote= }}</ref> | ||