- Timeline
- c. 1025 B.C.E. Possibly the date of the beginning of King Saul's reign.
- c. 1005 B.C.E. David rises to the throne of Israel.
- c. 985 B.C.E. Solomon is born into the world by King David and his wife Bathsheba.
- c. 965 B.C.E. Solomon ascends to the throne over the tribes of Judah as supreme king of the Hebrews
- c. 961 B.C.E. The construction of the temple begins.
- c. 954 B.C.E. The temple is finished so King Solomon begins the construction of his own palace.
- c. 940-925 B.C.E. The approximate dates for the various economic difficulties that lead to rebellions against the king.
- c. 925 B.C.E. King Solomon dies and the 12 tribes of Judah begin to separate once more.
- c. 925-722 B.C.E. The kingdom of Israel thrives during this time.
- c. 925-586 B.C.E. The kingdom of Judah thrives during this time.