Bible Dictionary
Judah, Kingdom of
The Kingdom of Judah was the southern kingdom formed after Israel’s division, centered on Jerusalem and ruled by the Davidic line. It endured longer than the northern kingdom before falling to Babylon and the destruction of the temple.
Biblical Usage
Judah remained the kingdom associated with the Davidic dynasty, Jerusalem, and the temple. Its history included periods of war with Israel, alliance, religious reform, dependence on foreign powers, and eventual judgment.
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