MODULE 3: Kingdom and Exile
1 Samuel | 2 Samuel | 1 Kings | 2 Kings | Isaiah | Jeremiah | Lamentations | Ezekiel
1 Samuel | 2 Samuel | 1 Kings | 2 Kings | Isaiah | Jeremiah | Lamentations | Ezekiel
BIG IDEA
The Kingdom of Israel was united under Saul, David, and Solomon. But the kingdom split and the people were forced into exile as they disobeyed their covenant with God and ignored the warnings of prophets.
The Kingdom of Israel was united under Saul, David, and Solomon. But the kingdom split and the people were forced into exile as they disobeyed their covenant with God and ignored the warnings of prophets.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Read about King David, one of the most influential figures in the Hebrew Scriptures.
- Learn about the sagas and battles that formed the kingdom of Israel.
- Discover how the kingdom fell and its people were scattered in exile.
- Discover that the literature of the prophets contains messages of universal challenge and comfort.
- Trace the recurring theme in prophetic literature of a thirst for justice.
REQUIRED READING
Biblical Texts
Other Biblical Texts
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EXTENDED LEARNING
LITERARY TEXTS
Poetry
OTHER MEDIA
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IMAGE GALLERY
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VIDEO GALLERY.
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The History of Ancient Israel and Judah
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"King Solomon" (42m)
In Our Time Podcast, BBC, 7 June 2012 |