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Why does the Old Testament refer to Israel and Judah as two different kingdoms or nations of God’s people?
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Because they broke apart and one was considered the southern kingdom while the other was the northern kingdom.
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because one part was rebellious and full of idiolatry, and one stayed with the commandments of God which was considered the remnant.
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Because they started as one and through one’s rebellion, the others that didn’t were considered as a separate nation.
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They were split between two kings, David and Solomon.
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They began as a single kingdom but became two after the death of Solomon. Nevertheless, God regarded both as His people and demanded the same loyalty to the same covenant.