1. The Hebrews Mrs. Miroff Brookwood Middle School

2. The Founder of the Hebrews Abraham is known as the founder of the Hebrews. Abraham is known as the founder of the Hebrews. The Hebrews lived in an area called Canaan. The Hebrews lived in an area called Canaan. The Hebrews are the ancestors of modern Jews. The Hebrews are the ancestors of modern Jews. Abraham lived in Sumer. He left Sumer, and led his people through the borders of northern Canaan. Abraham lived in Sumer. He left Sumer, and led his people through the borders of northern Canaan.

3. The Controversy Over Isaac and Ishmael Ishmael was the first born son, but was conceived out of wedlock by Abraham and Hagar. Ishmael was the first born son, but was conceived out of wedlock by Abraham and Hagar. Isaac was the second born son, but was born to Abraham and his wife Sarah. Isaac was the second born son, but was born to Abraham and his wife Sarah. People argued (still today) over who should be the rightful heir to rule the Hebrews. People argued (still today) over who should be the rightful heir to rule the Hebrews.

4. Modern Jews Modern Jews trace their heritage through Abraham’s grandson Jacob (also called Israel), whose twelve sons each established a tribe. Modern Jews trace their heritage through Abraham’s grandson Jacob (also called Israel), whose twelve sons each established a tribe. These groups were known as the Twelve Tribes of Israel. These groups were known as the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

5. The Exodus The descendants of Abraham left Canaan and traveled west into Egypt, probably to escape drought and famine. The descendants of Abraham left Canaan and traveled west into Egypt, probably to escape drought and famine. These Hebrews lived peacefully for some time. These Hebrews lived peacefully for some time. Eventually, they fell from favor with the Egyptians. Eventually, they fell from favor with the Egyptians. The Hebrews were held as slaves for 400 years, during which time they suffered greatly. The Hebrews were held as slaves for 400 years, during which time they suffered greatly.

7. Moses The Hebrews were led out of slavery by Moses. The Hebrews were led out of slavery by Moses. He was a great leader. He was a great leader. The biblical books of Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy tell the story of Moses. The biblical books of Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy tell the story of Moses. According to the Bible, Moses led the Exodus, the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt. According to the Bible, Moses led the Exodus, the escape of the Hebrews from Egypt.

8. The Ten Commandments

9. The Commandments As the Bible tells it, Moses climbed to the top of Mount Sinai. As the Bible tells it, Moses climbed to the top of Mount Sinai. When he returned to the Hebrews, who had been restless and living in sin, he carried tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. When he returned to the Hebrews, who had been restless and living in sin, he carried tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. These commandments were moral laws that God revealed to Moses. These commandments were moral laws that God revealed to Moses.