The Patriarchs of Israel  The Hebrews were a semi-nomadic tribe of people that originated in Mesopotamia  According to the Bible and the Torah, Abraham migrated from Ur in Mesopotamia to Canaan, in modern Israel  Abraham, his son Isaac, and his son Jacob believed in one god named Jehovah, who promised a new homeland to them

Into Egypt  The Hebrews are the first truly monotheistic nation in world history  Jacob has twelve sons, who become the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel  According to Jewish and Christian tradition, the Hebrews travel to Egypt and are eventually enslaved for 200 to 400 years

After Moses  Moses dies before the Israelites reach Canaan  Link to: Moses and the Fifteen Commandments Link to: Moses and the Fifteen Commandments  His successor, Joshua, leads the Israelites  Joshua is a brilliant military commander  Establishes a tribal nation-state  A series of judges lead the nation for the next 200 years

The Kingdom of Israel  Saul (reign BC) becomes the first king of Israel  David (reign BC) expands Israel into an empire from Egypt to the Euphrates  Solomon (reign BC) is Israel’s third major king, and builds the first temple of Jerusalem  After Solomon’s death Israel divides into two  Israel is the northern kingdom, Judah is the southern

Summarize  In your interactive notebook, at the bottom of your notes page, write a short paragraph about today’s lesson. Write about:  What the main idea of the lesson was  AND what you learned today.  Your summary should be able to explain today’s lesson to someone who was not in class today.