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isrealites
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cannan - 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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Covenant- an agreement | |
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