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Abraham: 1st leader of the Israelites; according to the Bible, he led the Israelites to Canaan, where he founded a new nation
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Canaan: A region occupied by the ancient Israelites, also known as Palestine. Located between the Jordan River, Medditeranan Sea and the Dead Sea, on a site that includes present day Israel and part of Jordan.
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Covenant: A binding agreement made by two or more people or groups; an agreement between a group of people and their god.
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Diaspora: the Jewish settlements scattered among the Gentiles, after the Jews release from exile in Babylonia.
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Exodus: The departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
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Israel: A country in southwest Aisa.
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Jerusalem: The capital of modern day Israel, a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
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Judah/ Judea: The name of the southern ½ of the kingdom of the Israelites (the northern ½ kept the name of Israel) Jerusalem was its capital.
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Judaism: The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
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Messiah: The hope for king who would free the Jewish people.
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Moses: Israelite leader. Led the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan. Acording to the Bible, he received the 10 Commandments from God.
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Prophet: A person who expresses and explains the will of God.