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Profile:
Name: Kings
Author: unknown
Dates: after 609 BCE
Kings:
The book of Kings deals with history from the creation of the monarchy, both while
united under David and while separated into two kingdoms, Israel and Judah. The
northern kingdom ended in 722 BCE and the southern in 586 BCE. Thus, the period
covered is roughly between 1000 BCE and 586 BCE. The earliest portions were probably
not written, however, until around the year 609 BCE, the time of Josiah, a ruler of
Judah who became known for his many religious reforms.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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