Abstract
This chapter looks at archaeological evidence for the period from the start of David's reign until the destruction of the kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians, i.e., around 1000-722 BCE. It also addresses the debates that have arisen about this evidence. The chapter includes a discussion of archaeological chronology for the Iron II period before turning to the question whether the United Monarchy actually existed. The bulk of the chapter consists of a survey of the archaeological evidence relating to the northern kingdom by regions. Special attention is devoted to a discussion of cultural differences between Israel and Judah that appear in the archaeological record.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of the Books of Kings |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 231-242 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197610404 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780197610374 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 20 Jun 2024 |
Keywords
- Archaeological phase
- Archaeological site
- Chronology
- Iron Age IIA
- Iron Age IIB
- Northern Kingdom
- Pottery
- United Monarchy
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Arts and Humanities