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- to show the locations of Israel and Judah.
- to show some of the important cities during the time of the divided kingdom.
- It's possible that some of the cities on this map were not particularly important at this time or even mentioned in the Bible
- to show the countries surrounding Israel and Judah.
- to help readers understand events described in 1 and 2 Kings (starting in 1 Kings 12) and 2 Chronicles 10 and on.
- perhaps to help readers understand events described in the prophets.