2006-09-12 06:04:23 · 4 answers · asked by bill.alford 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It depends on what point in history you are speaking.
2006-09-12 06:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, prior to the end of Solomon's reign, Israel and Judah were feared by the surrounding nations. After the death of Solomon, things went down hill from there, since God was displeased with their behavior. This eventually lead to their 70-year capture by the Babylonians, then to a second dispursion after Herod's Temple was destroyed in 70 AD.
Peace.
2006-09-12 13:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depended on the time and on the nation.
for example during Solomons reign him and the king of the area now known as Lebanon were on very good terms. They even donated wood for the construction of the Temple.
The Edomites on the other hand were constantly fighting and in a state of tension with the Israelites.
2006-09-12 13:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At various time Israel was at war with all its neighbors, and was invaded by Egypt, Assyria and Babylon
2006-09-12 14:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Homer Habilius III 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋