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16 Cards in this Set
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Abraham
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God made first covenant w/ him in genesis.
husband of Sarah Was to receive land, descendants, and divine protection from God. "Father of all nations" |
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Joshua
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Book of old testament
portrays people struggling to stay free of power and influences moses passed the torch to joshua to lead the israelites and took them to promised land and Battle of Jericho. |
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Moses
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rose up and defeated Egypt. Liberator of Israel. Sheepherder who was called on by God to lead the people out of Egypt.
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The Patriarchs
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Abraham -> Isaac -> Jacob
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David
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David and Goliath
King of Israel (True King) |
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Jeroboam
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Charismatic figure around whom the dissidents rallied.
an ephraimite who had been in change of solomon's forced labor. fugitive who escaped from king of Solomon |
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Amnon
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David' oldest son.
Rapes Tamar and sends her away. Killed by brother, Absolom |
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Rachel
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Mother of Joseph
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Hezekiah
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14th King of Judah
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Noah
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Righteous man who built ark and take 2 of every animal.
God tells him to be fruitful and multiply. |
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Isaac
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Son of Abraham
marries rebekah almost sacrificed by Abraham but God stopped it. |
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Jacob
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Son of Isaac and Rebekah
Twin of Esau Tricks his father into getting the birthright over Isaac |
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Joseph
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Son of Rachel and Jacob
saved the people from famine |
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Bathsheba
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Wife of Unah and mother of Solomon
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Samuel
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Prophet and Judge of Israel
Led Israel during Saul's reign Appoints David as king |
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Solomon
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2nd son of David
takes throne Created the Jerulsalem |
