History Of Israel Flashcards
Identify the Patriarchs
Abraham, Issac, Jacob and his sons.
Who was in Palestine when Moses entered?
The people already living there
How did the two groups find common
ground?
Common faith in God
What United them?
They were united under the mobile shrine, the Ark of the Covenant.
How were judges chosen?
The Judges were chosen for their strong personal qualities and their ability to draw people from different tribes together to meet a particular need.
Who was the first king?
Saul was the first king
Who was the second king?
David was the second king
What did David accomplish (4 things)
David developed the Israelites’ military strength
The population of Israel grew
Conquered many nearby territories.
He gained control of Canaanite city states.
What did the state become?
The state became the protector of the Israelities faith and sacred institutions.
Who was the third king ?
Solomon was the third king.
How was Israel divided?
Israel was divided into 12 districts
How did Israel divide after Solomon’s death?
After Solomon died the empire divided into two rival states, Israel in the north and Judah in the south.
