Hebraic Monarchy In Israel
The year of approximately 1051 B.C. of the United Kingdom Period of Israel was a significant
year in that it was marked by a shift in the Hebrew view of God and his position over their nation
(Hindson and Yates, 2010). For centuries prior to this date, the Hebrew people not only dwelled
under the theocratic institutes of Yahweh, but for a time, also viewed him as their supreme leader
and judge (Johnson, 2012). By around 1051 B.C., however, the Hebrew mindset had altered, and
desiring to imitate the surrounding nations, the Hebrews demanded that a monarchy be established
over them (Hindson and Yates, 2010). The ultimate result was the founding of the Hebraic
monarchy under the first three kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. Tragically,... Show more
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For a brief time, Solomon followed in the footsteps of his father, and exemplified righteousness,
wisdom, and spiritual fervor in every action he undertook. As a result of his actions, the Lord
blessed his endeavors and the kingdom of Israel thrived and prospered under his jurisdiction.
However, Solomon had one great weakness: a love of women. Due to this obsession with
women, Solomon took many wives, most of whom were pagan and had no love for Yahweh or
his statues (Maller, 2011). Sadly, his love for his many pagan wives gradually led Solomon
astray, resulting in his adoption of much of their pagan religious views (1 Kings 11:3 6).
Although he is described as still acknowledging the Lord, his heart was no longer as devoted to
the will of God as it had formerly been, and Jehovah Jireh had become only one out of the host of
other gods to be worshiped (Hindson and Yates, 2010). The Lord, displeased and grieved by
Solomon s infidelity, warned Solomon that as a result of his ungodliness and unfaithfulness, his
kingdom would be torn from his descendants and given to another. That is, his land would be
divided and bestowed upon another individual not of the house of David and the once united
nation of Israel, would now fall prey to great disunity, incessant war, and bitter rivalries, all as a
result of Solomon s failure to maintain an upright spirit before his God (Maller,
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