New races entered into the Land of Canaan. Taking advantage of a power vacuum in the Middle East, the Hebrews created a short-lived United Monarchy under Saul, David and Solomon. Upon its dissolution, the Hebrews divided into Israel and Judah and fell prey to the Assyrians and Babylonians. Some Hebrews were exiled, some stayed, and the Samaritans arose from the Hebrew nation. A 76-minute lecture.