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Audio Interchange File Format  |  1996-03-25  |  2.4 MB  |  1 channel  |  22,050 sample rate  |  57 seconds
Transcription: The period of the monarchy was the golden age of ancient Israel. The three kings who came to the throne at this time, Saul, David, and Solomon, each ruled for almost 40 years. During the early part of this era, the Philistines were defeated. David inherited the crown after Saul's death, and he proceeded to conquer much of the surrounding territory. Upon David's death, Solomon inherited the throne and expanded Israel's boundaries to their greatest extent. Moreover, he built the first temple and gained an international reputation for his wisdom. The era of the monarchy was rich in the compositio ...