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Also known as United Monarchy, Kingdom of Israel and Judah
According to the Hebrew Bible, the United Monarchy joined the Israelite tribes under the kings Saul, David and Solomon, with Jerusalem as its capital under David. The Quran honours Dawud and Sulayman (AS) as prophet-kings of the Children of Israel. On Solomon's death the northern tribes broke away, leaving the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1047 – c. 930 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom (historicity debated) |
| Capitals | Gibeah, Mahanaim, Hebron, Jerusalem |
| Founder | Saul (Talut) |
| Religion(s) | Yahwism |
Note on dates: Dates follow the Hebrew Bible's chronology as given in Wikipedia; the extent and even the existence of a united monarchy under Saul, David and Solomon are debated by archaeologists and historians, with some seeing a smaller chiefdom-like polity centred on Jerusalem.
Before & after
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Prophet Dawud (AS) — King of the united monarchy; the Quran says Allah gave him kingship and wisdom (2:251).
- Prophet Sulayman (AS) — Son and successor of Dawud; ruled the kingdom at its height in tradition.
- Judaism (Religion of Bani Isra'il) — Religion of the Children of Israel in this period.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.