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Israelites
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 |
| 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 |