Section 1 chapter 8

Her devotion to her mother-in-law set an

example for how people should treat family

members.

• Esther

• Ruth

They were a new people who appeared in

Southwest Asia between 2000 and 1500 BC.

• Hebrews

• Israelites

When many Jews moved to other parts of the

Persian Empire.

• Diaspora

• Exodus

This is what the Hebrews became known as

after they settled in Canaan.

• Hebrewlites

• Israelites

Two stone tablets that over time shaped the

development of Hebrew society.

• Ten Commandments

• Canaan

He was a former outlaw who became king

after Saul died in about 1000 BC.

• Saul

• David

According to the Bible, he was told by God to

lead the Hebrews out of Egypt.

• David

• Moses

According to the Bible, he went to a new

land where his descendants would become a

mighty nation.

• Moses

• Abraham

A major event in Hebrew history, the

significance of which other people recognize

as well.

• Exodus

• Diaspora

Son of David who became the king of Israel

about 965 BC.

• Solomon

• Saul