Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
KINGS OF ISRAEL: Saul was the first king. He was of the tribe of Benjamin, David, although anointed as king when just a boy, did not “take the throne” until after Saul’s death. Solomon became king in 971 BC, possibly two years before his father David died and reigned until 931 BC. After the death of Solomon the Kingdom was divided. Ten tribes forming the Northern Kingdom, called Israel, Judah and Benjamin forming the Southern Kingdom called Judah. The kings, the approximate dates of their reign and their dispositions are listed below.
