The first five books of the Hebrew Bible containing the rules, laws and teachings of Moses. Means "the law".

When King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Judah, he forced the Jews to leave their homes and live in __________________.

Wise sayings are called...

This is the "scattering" of the Jewish people that occurred when the Romans destroyed their temple and banished Jews from living in Jerusalem.

These foreign invaders destroyed the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722BC - sending their people into slavery and destroying these tribes forever.

These leaders would regularly come and rescue Israel from the oppression of their enemies. Ehud, Deborah and Sampson are some examples.

This name means, "One who wrestles with God". Jacob was called this and gave this name to all of his descendants.

A messenger who claims to speak for God.

Most powerful tribe in Israel that became it's own Kingdom after a Civil War with the northern tribes of Israel. People are called the "Jews".

Religion of the Jewish people that worships only one God.

A disease or hardship. Moses sent 10 of these against the Egyptians to free the Israelites from slavery.

Separate family groups that each have a common ancestor. Israel had 12 of these.

Moral standards of behavior. The laws of Moses mostly had to do with this - knowing what is "right and wrong".

Money given by conquered people. David collected this from his enemies after conquering his empire.

Religious leaders and teachers of Judaism.

First king of Israel who disobeyed God after becoming corrupted by his power.

The "promised land" promised to Abraham and his descendants in the covenant.

Spiritual songs and poems. King David wrote many of these.

Founding father of Israel who left his home of Ur, traveled to Canaan and received the covenant from God.

Strict diet based on Jewish law and tradition.

Canaanite civilization known for its skill at sailing, trading and making purple dye. Oh, they also invented the first alphabet!

Shepherd who became king of Israel, killed a giant, created an empire and wrote beautiful psalms.

Ten important laws received by Moses on Mt. Sinai. Thou shalt not murder, thou shalt not lie, thou shalt not...

The "Festival of Lights" celebrating the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks and the miracle of the light burning in the temple for eight days.

Mass migration of people out of someplace. Refers to the journey of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

Israel's chief enemy in the promised land. Were great warriors with iron weapons - probably Greeks!

Boy saved by pharaoh's daughter who would later free the Israelites from slavery and lead them to the promised land.

A binding promise. Abraham made one of these with God.

Promised "savior" that the Jewish prophets foretold would come and rescue Israel and fulfill the covenant. Jesus Christ claimed to be this.

Capital city of Israel.

Israel's most powerful ruler known for his wisdom, wealth and building a beautiful temple in Jerusalem.

Jewish place of worship, sometimes called a temple.

Jewish day of rest and worship. Happens every Saturday.

Period of little of no rainfall. Forced the Israelites to go to Egypt.

Large tent-like structure where the Israelites would worship their God.

Belief in one all-powerful God.

Male leader of a household. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were these.

Believing and trusting without knowing or seeing. Major theme in the story of Israel.

Name for the Hebrew Bible that contains the history and religion of the Israelites.