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Israelites
vocab
Term | Definition |
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Canaan | a kingdom built by the israelites. Lies along the mediterranean sea. |
Monotheism | the belief in one god |
The king of Babylon (in mesopotamia). He conquered Jerusalem and exiled the Jews to Babylon. Abraham | Israelites believe they are descendants from this man |
Tribes | separate family groups |
Moses | Raised in egypt, led the israelite slaves out of egypt to the Promise land |
Mount Sinai | Where it is claimed in the bible that Moses received the Ten Commandments |
Torah | the laws given to moses |
Covenant | an agreement |
Philistines | a powerful group of people living in Canaan |
Prophet | a person who claims to be instructed by God to share God’s words |
David | the second king of the Israelites. Know to be a great warrior |
Tribute | money or slaves given to a ruler |
Jerusalem | capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah |
Solomon | King known for his wisdom, wealth, and writings |
Proverbs | a wise saying |
Nebuchadnezzar | The king of Babylon (in mesopotamia). He conquered Jerusalem and exiled the Jews to Babylon. |
Exile | to be forced out of one’s country or home |
Synagogues | a place where Jewish followers meet for worship |
Phoenicians | group of people living in Phoenicia. Know for their trading and purple dye. |
Alphabet | A set of letters that represent sounds |