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History of Ancient Israel. From Arrival to Canaan to Babylonian Captivity

🎬 Watch early & support the channel on Patreon:   / parabellumhistorychannel   Or become a member on youtube:    / @parabellumhistorychannel   to unlock early access to new videos. Music from our videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xk7k4... Visit our website: https://parabellumhistory.com Our merchandise store: https://parabellumstore.creator-sprin... 🎧 Listen to our podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OdtsiT... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/85d... The video explores the history of ancient Israel from the arrival of the Hebrews in Canaan to the Babylonian Exile, using the Old Testament alongside archaeological and historical sources. The first known mention of Israel comes from the Merneptah Stele, an Egyptian inscription dated to 1207 BCE, which refers to Israel as a people in Canaan. However, the biblical story of the Exodus lacks direct historical confirmation. Instead, scholars suggest that the Israelites emerged from a combination of Canaanite inhabitants and migrating Semitic groups, possibly including the Habiru and Shasu tribes. These groups shared a common language and culture, eventually forming a distinct identity. Initially living as nomadic herders, the Israelites gradually transitioned to a more settled way of life in Canaan. Archaeological evidence suggests that they lived in small villages, avoiding pig consumption—one of their distinguishing traits. The biblical narrative of Joshua’s conquest of Canaan does not align with historical findings, as many Canaanite cities were destroyed over a century rather than in a single campaign. Rather than conquering the land through military might alone, the Israelites likely integrated with local populations and adapted to settled life. During this period, Israelite society was organized as a tribal confederation, with leadership provided by judges (shofetim). These figures, such as Deborah and Gideon, were primarily military leaders rather than legal judges in the modern sense. The tribes were loosely connected by shared customs and religious beliefs but lacked centralized authority. David, Saul’s successor, established a strong centralized kingdom. He captured Jerusalem, making it the political and religious center of Israel, and expanded his territory, subjugating neighboring states. His dynasty is historically attested through inscriptions such as the Tel Dan Stele. After David’s death, his son Solomon continued to strengthen the kingdom, overseeing economic growth and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. However, there is no direct archaeological evidence of Solomon’s rule, leading some scholars to question whether his wealth and influence were exaggerated in biblical accounts. Early Israelite religion, known as Yahwism, was not strictly monotheistic. While Yahweh was the chief deity, worship of other gods, including Asherah, El, and Baal, was common. Archaeological discoveries of religious inscriptions and figurines suggest that Israelite religion was more polytheistic than later biblical texts indicate. The biblical accounts of prophets condemning idol worship reflect later religious reforms rather than the reality of early Israelite belief. After Solomon’s death, the kingdom split into two: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Israel prospered but suffered from political instability, with frequent assassinations and coups. The Assyrian Empire gradually expanded into the region, and in 722 BCE, it conquered Israel, deporting much of its population and dispersing the so-called "Lost Tribes of Israel." Judah, meanwhile, survived as an independent kingdom but came under growing pressure from powerful neighbors. King Hezekiah attempted to resist Assyrian domination, strengthening Jerusalem’s defenses and enacting religious reforms, but he ultimately had to pay tribute to avoid destruction. A century later, Judah faced a new threat from Babylon. King Josiah introduced major religious reforms, centralizing worship in Jerusalem and promoting the Torah as the foundation of religious law. However, after his death, Judah’s last kings struggled to maintain independence. In 586 BCE, King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon besieged and destroyed Jerusalem, demolishing the First Temple and exiling much of the Jewish elite to Babylon. This event, known as the Babylonian Captivity, marked a defining moment in Jewish history, leading to significant religious and cultural changes that shaped Jewish identity for centuries to come.