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PART 4 Israel’s First King to Captivity in Babylon Show more. STORY 56 Saul —Israel’s First King STORY 57 God Chooses David STORY 58 David and Goliath STORY 59 Why David Must Run Away STORY 60 Abigail and David
Fast Facts—Israel. Get information about the number of congregations, ministers, and their work.
Even the good kings of Israel were not above receiving counsel and reproof. ( Heb. 12:6 ) When we receive correction, we should (1) respond humbly, (2) make the necessary changes, and (3) move on with our wholehearted service to Jehovah.
Next, we learn many things about David’s son Solomon, who took David’s place as king of Israel. The first three kings of Israel each ruled for 40 years. After Solomon’s death, Israel was divided into two kingdoms, a northern and a southern kingdom. The northern 10-tribe kingdom lasted 257 years before it was destroyed by the Assyrians.
AFTER their deliverance from Egypt, Israel wandered for 40 years in Sinai, much of the time far away from well-traveled trade routes. It was a “great and fear-inspiring wilderness, with poisonous serpents and scorpions and with thirsty ground that has no water.”
In the Bible, the word “glory” can refer to anything that makes someone impressive. Jehovah made an outstanding display of his glory shortly after the nation of Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt. Picture the scene: Millions of Israelites assemble at the base of Mount Sinai to meet their God. A dark cloud engulfs the mountain.
For example, God said through Jeremiah: “Return, O renegade Israel . . . I will not look down angrily on you, for I am loyal . . . I will not stay resentful forever. Only acknowledge your guilt, for you have rebelled against Jehovah.” (Jer. 3:12, 13) By means of Joel, Jehovah said: “Return to me with all your hearts.”
We want to remember the names of the 12 sons of Jacob because the whole nation of Israel came from them. In fact, the 12 tribes of Israel are named after 10 sons of Jacob and two sons of Joseph. Isaac lived for many years after all these boys were born, and it must have made him happy to have so many grandsons.
Megiddo was a city in the territory of ancient Israel. For that reason, some people believe that Armageddon will be fought in Israel. However, neither the region of Megiddo nor any other area in the Middle East is big enough to hold “the kings of the entire inhabited earth” and their armies.
PART 4 Israel’s First King to Captivity in Babylon Show more. STORY 56 Saul —Israel’s First King STORY 57 God Chooses David STORY 58 David and Goliath STORY 59 Why David Must Run Away STORY 60 Abigail and David