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Kingdom of Israel (Samaria)
Also known as Northern Kingdom, Kingdom of Samaria
The northern Kingdom of Israel formed when the northern tribes rejected Solomon's son Rehoboam, and it later ruled from Samaria, which King Omri founded. Assyrian inscriptions mention its kings, including Omri's dynasty and Jehu. The Neo-Assyrian Empire conquered it around 720 BCE and deported much of its population.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 930 – c. 720 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capitals | Shechem, Tirzah, Samaria |
| Founder | Jeroboam I |
| Religion(s) | Yahwism, Other Semitic religions |
Note on dates: Dates are approximate; scholars debate how the northern kingdom emerged and whether it ever formed part of a larger united monarchy.
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Prophet Sulayman (AS) — The kingdom broke away after Sulayman's death.
- Prophet Ilyas (AS) — Tradition identifies Ilyas with Elijah, who opposed Ba'l worship in this kingdom under Ahab.
- Prophet Al-Yasa' (AS) — Tradition identifies al-Yasa' with Elisha, Elijah's successor in the northern kingdom.
- Prophet Yunus (Dhun-Nun) (AS) — The Bible places Jonah son of Amittai in the reign of Jeroboam II of Israel; the identification is traditional.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.