Israel at the time of the united monarchy

Archaeological and biblical evidence from the 10th century BCE suggests that non-biblical testimony, including findings at Megiddo, Hazor, Gezer, tenth-century Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, and the Tel Dan Inscription, aligns with the broad narrative of Israel's united monarchy under Kings David and Solomon. While this evidence is incomplete and contested, it provides a coherent framework that supports the biblical accounts found in 1–2 Samuel and 1 Kings. The study integrates multi-disciplinary approaches to reconstruct historical contexts, offering insights into the political and cultural landscape of ancient Israel.

Johnson, B. J. M. (2021). Israel at the time of the united monarchy. The Biblical World, 498–518. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315678894-32