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The ancient Israelite faith is known today as Judaism The Israelites believe they are descended from this man Abraham The idea that laws should apply equally is also called rule of law How many years did it take for the Israelites to reach the promise land? 40 Who led the israelites out of Egypt and into Sinai Desert? Moses Who raised 12 sons, who became the 12 tribes of Israel? Jacob David King of Israel who was a brave warrior, successful leader, and talented poet King Solomon taxed his people heavily to build his great buildings Assyrians caused the fall of Israel King Nebuchadnezzar Chaldean King who captured Jerusalem and exiled 10,000 Jews proverbs Kings Solomon wise sayings Saul First king of Israel. appointed by Samuel prophet person who claims to be instructed by God to share God's words How many books are in the Hebrew Bible? 39 What animals were Jews permitted to eat? beef and lamb Ezra scribe who guided the writing of the Torah Who defeated the Chaldeans and conquered Babylon? Persians Synagogues where Jews met on Sabbath to pray Kosher food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws Who defeated the Persians to become ruler of Judah? Alexander the Great Zealots fought the Romans for freedom and drove them out Jerusalem Rabbis Jewish religious teachers Who was a model of devotion to family held up for Jewish girls? Deborah Who refused to worship Babylonian gods and was thrown into the lion's den? Daniel who lived in the desert, praying for God to deliver them from the Romans? Essenes Who founded a school that became a center for Torah studies? Johanan ben Zakkai