Jeroboam I (931 - 910 BC)
Rebelled against Solomon's son Rehoboam, leading to the division of the kingdom.
Established new centers of worship at Bethel and Dan, using golden calves to discourage people from worshiping in Jerusalem.
Secured alliances and strengthened the newly formed Northern Kingdom.
His idolatrous practices became a lasting sin for Israel.
1 Kings 12-14
Nadab (910 - 909 BC)
Son of Jeroboam, ruled briefly.
Assassinated by Baasha.
1 Kings 15:25-31
Baasha (909 - 886 BC)
Usurped the throne, wiped out Jeroboam's dynasty.
Continued idolatry.
1 Kings 15:32-16:7
Elah (886 - 885 BC)
Son of Baasha, ruled briefly.
Assassinated by Zimri.
1 Kings 16:8-14
Zimri (885 BC)
Reigned for only seven days.
Died by suicide after Omri's coup.
1 Kings 16:15-20
Omri (885 - 874 BC)
Founded Samaria, making it the capital of the Northern Kingdom.
Strengthened Israel's international reputation and formed alliances, including one with Phoenicia through Ahab's marriage to Jezebel.
Known for his military strength and consolidation of power.
His dynasty marked a turning point in Israel's history, though it also deepened idolatry.
1 Kings 16:21-28
Ahab (874 - 853 BC)
Married Jezebel, introducing widespread Baal worship.
Opposed by Elijah the prophet, especially during the confrontation on Mount Carmel.
Strengthened Israel's army and expanded its borders.
Built an ivory palace and fortified cities.
1 Kings 16-22
Ahaziah (853 - 852 BC)
Son of Ahab and Jezebel.
Continued Baal worship; injured in an accident and died without an heir.
1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18
Joram (Jehoram) (852 - 841 BC)
Brother of Ahaziah.
Allied with Judah; opposed Moab.
Killed by Jehu.
2 Kings 3:1-9:26
Jehu (841 - 814 BC)
Overthrew the house of Ahab and executed Jezebel.
Destroyed Baal worship in Israel but failed to remove Jeroboam's golden calves.
Strengthened Israel militarily but faced challenges from Aram (Syria).
2 Kings 9-10
Jehoahaz (814 - 798 BC)
Faced oppression by Aram.
Turned to God, who provided relief.
2 Kings 13:1-9
Jehoash (Joash) (798 - 793 BC)
Continued wars with Aram.
Met Elisha on his deathbed.
2 Kings 13:10-25
Jeroboam II (793 - 753 BC)
Restored Israel's borders to their greatest extent since Solomon's reign.
Brought economic prosperity to Israel, though moral and spiritual decline persisted.
His reign was marked by growing inequality and idolatry, as warned by prophets like Amos and Hosea.
2 Kings 14
Zechariah (753 - 752 BC)
Last king of Jehu's dynasty.
Assassinated by Shallum.
2 Kings 15:8-12
Shallum (752 BC)
Reigned one month.
Assassinated by Menahem.
2 Kings 15:13-15
Menahem (752 - 742 BC)
Brutally suppressed opposition.
Paid tribute to Assyria.
2 Kings 15:16-22
Pekahiah (742 - 740 BC)
Son of Menahem.
Assassinated by Pekah.
2 Kings 15:23-26
Pekah (740 - 732 BC)
Opposed Assyria but lost much territory.
Assassinated by Hoshea.
2 Kings 15:27-31
Hoshea (732 - 722 BC)
Last king of Israel, during which Assyria invaded and conquered Samaria.
Attempted to rebel against Assyria by allying with Egypt, leading to Israel's destruction and exile.
2 Kings 17
Key Historical Dates
931 BC
Division of the Kingdom
885 BC
Founding of Samaria as Capital
722 BC
Fall of Israel to Assyria
