122 | Fame, wealth, and decline (1 Kings 9-11)

We're diving into one of the most dramatic turning points in ancient Israel's history. Picture this: it's the mid-tenth century BCE, around 970 to 931 BCE. The ancient Near East is buzzing with activity—a complex network of city-states, kingdoms, and emerging empires. Egypt still wields considerable power to the south. The Phoenicians dominate maritime trade along the Mediterranean coast. And various smaller kingdoms like Moab, Edom, and Ammon ring Israel's borders. Source:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vh7rOKEB_0JHfQ10C7y_GoKXSkzGEJFA/view?usp=sharing