Question

1. what events mark the rise of the jews age of kings
2. what was on source of conflict between the northern and southern tribes of the israelites
3. what do you think the destruction of solomon’s temple meant to the israelites

Explanation:

Sub - question 1

The rise of the Jewish age of kings was marked by the end of the period of judges. The people of Israel demanded a king like other nations, and Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. This transition from a leader - judge system to a monarchy marked the start of the age of kings.

One source of conflict between the northern and southern tribes of the Israelites was the issue of taxation and the distribution of resources. The northern tribes felt that they were being over - taxed and that the southern tribe (especially after the division of the kingdom, with the southern kingdom being Judah) had more favorable treatment in terms of resources, especially related to the temple in Jerusalem. Also, there were religious and political power - sharing issues, as the northern tribes sometimes felt that the southern - led religious and political establishments were not representing their interests fairly.

The destruction of Solomon's temple was a huge blow to the Israelites. Religiously, the temple was the center of their worship of Yahweh, the place where sacrifices were made and where the Ark of the Covenant was (initially). Its destruction meant the loss of their central religious sanctuary, which disrupted their religious practices and their sense of spiritual connection. Culturally, it was a symbol of their national identity and unity. Politically, it was a sign of the fall of their kingdom (the Kingdom of Judah at the time of its destruction by the Babylonians), leading to exile and a sense of national defeat. It also forced them to re - evaluate their religious beliefs and practices, leading to the development of new forms of worship and religious thought during the exile.

Answer:

The end of the period of judges, the people's demand for a king like other nations, and Samuel anointing Saul as the first king of Israel mark the rise of the Jews' age of kings.

Sub - question 2