The Return to the promised land
By the time the Israelites returned to Cannan, many years had passed. The other groups who lived there were subject to powerful rulers who lived in walled cities. Moses picked Joshua to lead the people into Cannan.
The 12 Tribes of Israel
All of the Israelites entering Canaan were descendants of Jacob. They were organized into 12 tribes. Each tribe was named after one of Jacob's sons or grandsons. The men of these tribes became Joshua's troops. They formed a fighting force united by their goal of reclaiming the land from the city states. The first city to fall to the Israelites was Jericho. The movement to reclaim Canaan continued for 200 years.
Once the fighting ended, the Israelite soldiers became farmers and herders. The 12 tribes divided the land among themselves. Some received land in the mountains. Others settled on the plains. Tribes that lived near each other formed close ties, because they shared beliefs, problems, and enemies.
All of the Israelites entering Canaan were descendants of Jacob. They were organized into 12 tribes. Each tribe was named after one of Jacob's sons or grandsons. The men of these tribes became Joshua's troops. They formed a fighting force united by their goal of reclaiming the land from the city states. The first city to fall to the Israelites was Jericho. The movement to reclaim Canaan continued for 200 years.
Once the fighting ended, the Israelite soldiers became farmers and herders. The 12 tribes divided the land among themselves. Some received land in the mountains. Others settled on the plains. Tribes that lived near each other formed close ties, because they shared beliefs, problems, and enemies.
Judges Lead the Israelites
During the 200 years of war, no single powerful leader led the Israelites. Instead, they sought advice from many different leaders called judges. These were highly respected men and women of the community.
The first judges acted as military leaders. Later judges gave advice on legal matters and helped settle conflicts. Judges such as Gideon, Samson, and Samuel gained fame throughout Canaan for their strength and wisdom. Deborah was one of the most famous judges. She inspired a small force of fighters to victory against a large Canaanite force near Mount Tabor.
The judges played a key role in keeping the 12 tribes united. When the Israelites lacked a strong judge as a leader, some tribes turned away from traditional religion. They made offerings to false gods. The judges spoke out against these practices.
During the 200 years of war, no single powerful leader led the Israelites. Instead, they sought advice from many different leaders called judges. These were highly respected men and women of the community.
The first judges acted as military leaders. Later judges gave advice on legal matters and helped settle conflicts. Judges such as Gideon, Samson, and Samuel gained fame throughout Canaan for their strength and wisdom. Deborah was one of the most famous judges. She inspired a small force of fighters to victory against a large Canaanite force near Mount Tabor.
The judges played a key role in keeping the 12 tribes united. When the Israelites lacked a strong judge as a leader, some tribes turned away from traditional religion. They made offerings to false gods. The judges spoke out against these practices.
What was the effect of each of the following causes?
* Abraham leaves Ur
*Moses Leads people out of Egypt
*Moses climbs Mount Sinai
Draw a chart in your history notebook and fill it in.
* Abraham leaves Ur
*Moses Leads people out of Egypt
*Moses climbs Mount Sinai
Draw a chart in your history notebook and fill it in.
Why were judges important to the Hebrew Nation?
What kind of advice might you ask a judge if you lived during this time.
Imagine that you do live during this time, envision it, Write a journal page:
Write 1 paragraph.
What kind of advice might you ask a judge if you lived during this time.
Imagine that you do live during this time, envision it, Write a journal page:
- Who are you?
- What work would you do?
- What kinds of problems might you have?
- What would you wear?
Write 1 paragraph.