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Biblical Significance of Kingdom of Israel
The Northern Kingdom of Israel consisted of ten tribes that rebelled against Rehoboam's heavy taxation. From its founding, the kingdom was marked by idolatry, as Jeroboam feared people would return to Jerusalem to worship and established rival sanctuaries. Not a single king of Israel was faithful to God. Prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Amos, and Hosea ministered there, calling the nation to repentance. After 200 years and 19 kings, Assyria conquered Israel in 722 BC, scattering the population.
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