The Israelites grew strong and united under a line of kings

Later, they became divided and were defeated by foreign (outside) powers

These kings were Saul, David, and Solomon

The Israelites were attacked by the Philistines

The Israelites realized that they needed to unite under a strong leader

King Saul was appointed to rule

In 1020 B.C., King Saul fought to defend Israel against the Philistines and other enemies

king David was crowned king after Saul died

He was able to unite the different tribes of Israel to fight and defeat the philistines and all their other enemies 

He captured Jerusalem and made it their capital

King David's son, Solomon, inherited his father's kingdom

He built a great stone temple in Jerusalem

This temple became known as Solomon's Temple

It became the center of religious life

War breaks out between the Northern  and Southern tribes (Israel to the north and Judah to the south)

The united kingdom splits into two

The Assyrian Empire invades and conquers Israel

They are eventually destroyed and King Nebuchadnezzar completely destroys Jerusalem and Solomon's Temple