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5. Why was the time period following Solomon's death difficult for the Israelites?

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After Solomon's death, revolts broke out over who should be king. The kingdom of Israel split. Israel became the northern kingdom and Judah became the southern kingdom. Solomon's descendents would continue to rule the southern kingdom of Judah. The people of Judah would become known as the Jews. Judah kept the capital city of Jerusalem, while Israel created the capital city of Samaria.

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