Judaism- Moses Flashcards
Who sent the Israelites Moses?
The Bible says that the Israelites asked God for help and he sent them a leader: Moses
How did Moses escape death when he was born?
In order to escape death , Moses’ mother placed him in a basket when he was still a baby and set him adrift on the River Nile.
Who rescued the infant Moses?
The infant Moses was rescued by the Pharoah’s daughter and brought up in the palace as a royal prince.
Why did Moses flee from the Palace?
As an adult, Moses reacted against the unfair treatment of his own people and killed an Egyptian guard. Moses was forced to flee from the wrath of the Pharaoh.
How many years after fleeing did Moses hear the voice of God?
40 years later
How did God speak to Moses?
Moses was in the desert when he heard the voice of God speaking to him through a bush which flamed but did not burn.
What did God say to Moses?
He asked Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised land.
Moses was at first reluctant, thinking the Israelites would not believe he heard the word of god. God then gave Moses special powers and inspired by this, Moses returned to Egypt and demanded freedom for his people.
What happened once the Israelites were released?
The Pharaoh changed his mind and sent his army to pursue the Israelites. 600 Charriots pursued them, but the waters of the Red Sea parted, and the Israelites walked through, then the waters returned and destroyed the Pharoah’s army.
What was the Pharaoh’s response to Moses request for freedom of his people?
At first, the pharaoh refused to let the Israelites leave, then God unleashed 10 plagues on the Egyptians. It was the tenth plague- the plague of the firstborn- which eventually persuaded the Pharaoh to let them go.
