30. Israel becomes a kingdom under Saul and David

Sunset over the Judaean Hills
Samuel is persuaded to
appoint a ruler over Israel.
He anoints Saul as king.

Standing stones at Gezer
Saul's son Jonathan
defeats the Philistines
at Michmash Pass

A mountain pass in Israel
Samuel condemns
Saul at Gilgal for
disobeying God's commands

The Elah Valley near Beth Shemesh
David joins King Saul's
court and defeats
Goliath of Gath

Adullam
Saul becomes jealous of
David, who hides at
Adullam and En Gedi

Mount Gilboa
Saul is killed in battle
by the Philistines
at Mount Gilboa

Tomb of the Patriarchs at Hebron
David becomes
King of
Judah and Israel

Jebusite Wall at the City of David
David captures Jerusalem
and moves his capital to
the CIty of David on Mt Zion

Rabbath Ammon citadel
David embarks on
an illicit affair
with Bathsheba

Absalom's Tomb in the Kidron Valley
Absalom leads a
rebellion against his
father King David

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