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The Rebellion of Judah Against Israel (1007 BCE) - A Fractured Kingdom
In the early 10th century BCE, the united Kingdom of Israel, traditionally ruled by King David and later his son Solomon, was a powerful entity in the Levant. However, after Solomon's death around 930 BCE, tensions between the northern tribes (Israel) and the southern tribes (Judah) led to a split, forming two separate kingdoms: the Kingdom of Israel in the north (with its capital eventually in Samaria) and the Kingdom of Judah in the south (centered around Jerusalem).
The date 1007 BCE falls within the reign of King David (traditionally c. 1010-970 BCE), before the official split of the kingdoms. If there was a rebellion by Judah against Israel at this time, it would likely refer to internal strife within David's united monarchy rather than a conflict between two separate states.
One possible event that aligns with this description is Absalom's Rebellion (c. 1020-970 BCE timeframe), where David's son Absalom led a revolt against his father, gaining support from parts of Judah and Israel. However, this is traditionally dated later in David's reign.
Alternatively, if the reference is to post-Solomonic division (after 930 BCE), then the rebellion would involve Judah asserting independence from the northern Kingdom of Israel under Rehoboam, Solomon's son. The Bible (1 Kings 12) describes how the northern tribes, discontent with heavy taxation, seceded under Jeroboam I, leaving Judah and Benjamin as the southern kingdom.
If the rebellion in 1007 BCE refers to early tensions under David, it may foreshadow later divisions. If it concerns the post-Solomonic split, it aligns with the biblical narrative of Judah resisting northern dominance. However, exact dating remains uncertain due to limited historical records.
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