Kingdom of Israel: Map & History
The Kingdom of Israel was an Israelite kingdom that may have existed in the Southern Levant.
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The Kingdom of Israel was an Israelite kingdom that may have existed in the Southern Levant. The first extra-biblical mention of Israel dates from the Merneptah Stele created by Pharaoh Merneptah in 1208 BC. According to the Deuteronomistic history in the Hebrew Bible, the United Kingdom of Israel or the United Monarchy existed under the reigns of Saul, Ish-bosheth, David, and Solomon, encompassing the territories of both the later kingdoms of Judah and Israel.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Israel
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Israel covered territory in 4 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Palestine1000–701 BCE · most
- Jordan1000–701 BCE · a large part
- Israel1000–901 BCE · a small part
- Syria1000–701 BCE · a small part
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Israel's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Israel: Key Facts
| Capitals | Gibeah, Jerusalem, Hebron |
|---|---|
| Official language | Biblical Hebrew |
| Form of government | absolute monarchy, monarchy |
| Founded | 1050 BCE |
| Dissolved | 930 BCE |
Succeeded by
- Kingdom of Israel
- Kingdom of Judah
Facts from Wikidata Q3185305 (CC0).
Kingdom of Israel Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Israel appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Israel Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 20,072 km² in 950 BCE.
Kingdom of Israel: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Israel exist?
The Kingdom of Israel is dated to 1000 BCE – 701 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Israel?
The capital of the Kingdom of Israel was Jerusalem.
How large was the Kingdom of Israel at its peak?
At its peak in 950 BC the Kingdom of Israel covered about 20,072 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Israel change over time?
The Kingdom of Israel appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1000 BCE to 750 BCE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.