1. Bellringer
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TURN IN ESSAYS!!!!!

2. Agenda
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Notes
Process
Summarization

3. Objective #25
Journey of the Hebrews

4. The Importance of Abraham
Known as the Father of the Hebrews
A shepherd from Ur
Made a covenant with Yahweh (God)
Took the Hebrews from Ur to Canaan (roamed around for may years)

5. Abraham’s Covenant Covenant = an agreement between God and people
Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper
This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”

6. Yahweh Yahweh is the God of the Hebrews
The belief in only one true God is known as monotheism
Yahweh is not tied to a place, but is all-being and everywhere

7. The Promised Land (First Try)
Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean
Occupied by the Phoenicians
Also known as Palestine
Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan

8. Life in Canaan
After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the Hebrew people experience a Famine
Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger
Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt

9. What happened to the Hebrews
Moved to Egypt. At first the Hebrews were accepted in Egypt.
Later forced into slavery

10. Moses The Hebrews fled Egypt under the leadership of Moses
This event is called “ The Exodus”
Moses was commanded by god to lead his people out of Egypt

11. Ten Commandments
After leaving Egypt the Hebrews traveled across Sinai Peninsula.
As they travel across Moses climbed on top Mount Sinai and received the ten commandments

12. Ten Commandments

13. The Promised Land (Part 2)
After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan
Canaan wasn’t empty!
Phoenicians
Philistines

14. The 12 Tribes
The Hebrews were divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge
One famous judge was a woman, Deborah
Chosen by god

15. King David United the tribes and defeated the Philistines
Founded the Hebrew Kingdom
Built Jerusalem as the capital city

16. King Solomon Built the first great temple in Jerusalem
Raised taxes to pay for building projects
Known for his wisdom

17. The Hebrew Kingdom Split into two – Israel and Judah
Over Solomon’s taxes
Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

18. Hebrew Beliefs Monotheism – Yahweh
Chosen people – not worried about converting people, just avoiding death
Hebrews founded a religion which became known as Judaism (after Judah)