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The historical narrative of Israel, particularly during the Iron Age, is deeply entwined with the biblical accounts of the United Kingdom of Israel, which was said to have existed from the 11th century BCE under the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. This kingdom, however, purportedly split into Israel and Judea around 975 BCE following Solomon's death, a division catalyzed by heavy taxation and succeeded by his son Rehoboam. This split delineated the northern kingdom of Israel, which included territories like Samaria and Shechem, from the southern kingdom of Judea, with Jerusalem as its religious and administrative heart.
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