ACS 210 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Summary
17 Mar 2018
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The hebrews began as pastoral tribes migrating through and existing along the margins of mesopotamian urban society. Repeated losses of the philistines forced tribal leaders to appoint a king named saul (1020-1000 bce), even though there was no precedent for kingship among the. When he proved unpopular, they turned to a young charismatic renegade who assumed the throne as king david (1000-960 bce). Philistines and established the united kingdom (1000-922 bce). David was succeeded by king solomon (961-922), who was gifted in trade and diplomacy and forged alliances with neighbouring near eastern dynasties. The divided kingdom (922-721 bce) was represented by israel in the north and. Both kingdoms became subject to assyrian domination by 850. The experience of the hebrews re ects the settlement patters of numerous non urban agro-pastoral cultures dwelling within the horizon of ancient near eastern urban societies.
