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This presentation covers material from Chapter 3 Section 1 and 2, Glencoe, Journey Across Time, 2005.
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Chapter 3
C. 1400 B.C. – Israelites left Canaan because of a drought, head to Egypt
Canaan is located in southwest Asia
They were monotheistic Their religion is now known as Judaism They spoke Hebrew They were descended from Abraham Abraham is connected to all three
monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Abraham’s descendants form the 12 tribes of Israel
Arrived in Egypt because of drought, became enslaved
Moses saved by the pharaoh’s daughter 10 plagues of Egypt C. 1290 – Moses led the Israelites out of
Egypt, this was known as the Exodus
Laws received by Moses on Mt. Sinai Laws became part of the Torah Torah became holy book of the Hebrews Torah describes covenant with God
(Israelites return to Canaan)
Took 40 yrs. to return to Canaan Israelites regained Jericho Took judges as leaders One group of Israelites, Phoenicians, were
skilled sailors and traders Phoenicians created an alphabet (basis for
the English alphabet)
C. 1000 B.C. – Philistines were the strongest people in Canaan
The Israelites wanted a king to unite them against the Philistines
The prophet Samuel was asked to choose the King
Samuel warned against this
Israelites chose Saul, a warrior-farmer
Samuel anointed Saul
God displeased with Saul disobeying Him
Samuel anoints David as king
David defeats enemies and creates an empire
Requires tribute to be paid
Heavy taxes to expand Jerusalem, new capital
Wrote the Psalms
Solomon, his son, becomes king, after David died
Built Temple in Jerusalem
Known for his proverbs
Forced men to work in mines in nearby countries.
Empire divided after his death – Israel and Judah
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