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Israelites
Israelites vocabulary words
| 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 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 the 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. |