People of Genesis and Exodus (in chronological order)
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Created by:
edenclaire on December 14, 2011
Subjects:
religion, theology, old testament, bible, exodus
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Adam and Eve (1) | First man and woman. They were made by God and lived in the Garden of Eden. |
| Cain and Abel (2) | Children of Adam and Eve. Cain kills Abel, therefore committing the first sin outside of the Garden. |
| Noah (3) | Was told by God to build an ark. God made a covenant with him. The sign of this covenant is a rainbow |
| Abraham (4) | Formally known as Abram.The sign of his covenant with God is circumcision. |
| Sarah (5) | Wife of Abraham |
| Isaac (6) | Son of Sarah and Abraham. Almost sacrificed to God by his father. Name means "laughter." |
| Jacob (7) | Formally known as Israel. Father of Joseph and the 12 tribes of Israel. |
| Joseph (8) | The favorite son of Jacob. God gave him the ability to interpret dreams, which made his brothers very jealous. |
| Moses (9) | Led the Hebrews out of Egypt, to freedom. God delivered the 10 Commandments through him, on top of Mt. Sinai |
| Joshua (10) | Successor to Moses. Conquers the promise land and the city of Jericho. |
| Samson (11) | Judge. It was believed that all of his strength came from his hair. |
| Samuel (12) | The most important judge. Refused the crown and announced David as King. |
| Saul (13) | First King of Israel. Died in battle by falling on his sword |
| David (14) | Second (and considered the greatest) King of Israel. Brought the kingdom into a golden age. Also wrote the entire book of psalms. |
| Solomon (15) | Third King of Israel. Son of King David. Builder of the First Temple of Jerusalem. |
| Elijah (16) | Most important prophet. Carried up to Heaven in a Chariot of Fire. |
| Isaiah (17) | Prophet known for describing God as a gardener and the nation as a vineyard. |
| Jonah (18) | Warned the Israelites to return to God. Later was eaten by a whale for his doubt. |
| Jeremiah (19) | Prophet known for describing God as a potter who molds the nation with his hands |
| Jesus Christ (20) | Savior of the world. The only son of God. |
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