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From the time of the first king, Jeroboam, North Israel betrayed God’s covenant and worshiped the golden calf. From there, they continued to revel in idolatry as they worshiped pagan gods such as Baal and Asherah. Due to their disobedience, North Israel lost God's protection and was destroyed by Assyria around 721 BC. | From the time of the first king, Jeroboam, North Israel betrayed God’s covenant and worshiped the golden calf. From there, they continued to revel in idolatry as they worshiped pagan gods such as Baal and Asherah. Due to their disobedience, North Israel lost God's protection and was destroyed by Assyria around 721 BC. | ||
When it came to South Judah, however, they were protected by God because there were some kings who served God faithfully. For example, King Jehoshaphat defeated the invasion of Moab and Ammon by keeping the laws of God; and King Hezekiah obeyed God's command to keep the Passover, which had not been kept for a long time. Due to their obedience, God protected South Judah and kept the kingdom safe from the invasion of Assyria.<br> | When it came to South Judah, however, they were protected by God because there were some kings who served God faithfully. For example, King Jehoshaphat defeated the invasion of Moab and Ammon by keeping the laws of God; and King Hezekiah obeyed God's command to keep the [[Passover]], which had not been kept for a long time. Due to their obedience, God protected South Judah and kept the kingdom safe from the invasion of Assyria.<br> | ||
===From Babylonian Captivity to the Return to Jerusalem=== | ===From Babylonian Captivity to the Return to Jerusalem=== | ||