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Israelites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Canaan | a kingdom built by the Israelites. Lies along the Mediterranean Sea. |
| Monotheism | the belief in one God. |
| Abraham | Israelites believe they are descendants from this man. |
| Tribes | separate family groups. |
| Moses | raised in Egypt, led the Israelite slaves from Egypt to the Promised Land. |
| Mount Sinai | where the Bible states 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 was instructed by God to share God’s words. |
| David | the second king of the Israelites. Known 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. Known for their trading and purple dye. |
| Alphabet | a set of letters that represent sounds. |