1. The Israelites

2. Abraham (1900 BC) Founder of the Israelites & Judaism Made a Covenant with Yahweh (God) Believed in other gods, but promised to worship only Yahweh 1st Monotheist

3. Moses (1200 BC) Led the Exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt Received God’s Laws The Ten Commandments

4. King David (1012 BC) King of the Israelites Established the capitol city at Jerusalem The Israelites enjoyed economic prosperity under David’s reign

5. King Solomon (r. 961-922 BC) Son of David Built the Temple During his reign Israel divided. North was Israel South was Judah The Israelites were conquered by the Assyrians Were forced from their homeland

6. Solomon’s Temple Solomon began to build the Holy Temple on Mount Moriah within 10 years of the start of his reign Chaldeans Destroyed the Temple in 586 BC