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Kingdom of Judah
The Kingdom of Judah was an Iron Age kingdom in the southern Levant with its capital at Jerusalem, ruled for about four centuries by the House of David. It survived the Assyrian conquest of the northern kingdom as a vassal. The Neo-Babylonian Empire destroyed Jerusalem and its Temple in 587/586 BCE and exiled much of its elite to Babylon.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 930 – 587 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Founder | Rehoboam |
| Religion(s) | Yahwism |
Note on dates: The start date is approximate and tied to the debated chronology of the united monarchy; the fall of Jerusalem is dated 587 or 586 BCE.
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Prophet Dawud (AS) — Its kings were the House of Dawud (the Davidic line).
- Prophet Sulayman (AS) — Judah formed on Sulayman's death under his son Rehoboam.
- Judaism (Religion of Bani Isra'il) — The Babylonian exile after Judah's fall shaped later Judaism.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.