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Ch. 10
The Israelites in Canaan
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Religious Studies
6th Grade
03/06/2010

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Shema
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a Jewish prayer that came from the words Moses said to the Israelites before they entered Canaan
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Jericho
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a city in the center of Canaan that was conquered by the Israelites
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Canaanites
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the people who were already living in Canaan when the Israelites arrived
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12 tribes of Israel
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the descendants of the sons of Jacob
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casting lots
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the ancient tradition of throwing stones, sticks, or coins to make decisions
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Deborah
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the first judge described in the Book of Judges, She helps the Israelites defeat the Canaanites at Mount Tabor. She also reminds the Israelites to follow God.
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Barak
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an Israelite military leader, He had tried to defeat the Canaanites, but he always lost until he followed the advice Deborah got from God.
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Mount Tabor
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where Barak’s Israelite army met the Canaanite army in battle, God sent a thunderstorm that made the Canaanites’ chariot wheels stick in the mud, so the Israelites were able to defeat the Canaanites.
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Philistines
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a group of people, enemies of the Israelites, captured Samson
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Nazirite
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a person who dedicates their life to God and makes special promises to God
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Samson
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a Nazirite, God blessed him with great strength as long as he kept his promise not to cut his hair.
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Delilah
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a Philistine woman Samson loved, She was paid by the Philistines to find out Samson’s secret and help cut his hair so he could be captured.
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Ruth
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Naomi’s daughter-in-law, She stayed to take care of Naomi even after her husband died.
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Naomi
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Ruth’s mother-in-law, She moved to Moab with her husband because of a famine. After her sons died, she told their wives to go back to their own families.
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Obed
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the son of Ruth and Boaz, His son was Jesse, so he helps show the connection between Ruth and Jesus.
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The message of the story of Ruth is that people can still keep the covenant with God even when things are difficult.
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What is the message of the story of Ruth?
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Samson was like the nation of Israel because God was guiding and helping both Samson and Israel.
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How was Samson like the nation of Israel?
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The Israelites are conquered in the Book of Judges because they turn away from God.
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In the Book of Judges, why are the Israelites repeatedly conquered and ruled by other groups?
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The judges in these stories were often military leaders, and their role was to convince the Israelites to listen to God again.
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How were the judges in these stories different from judges today?
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God
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Who was the hero in the story of the fall of Jericho?
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The Israelites were able to conquer Jericho because they followed God’s instructions exactly.
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Why were the Israelites able to conquer Jericho?
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Deuteronomy
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What is the fifth book of the Bible?
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Joshua
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What is the sixth book of the Bible?
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Judges
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What is the seventh book of the Bible?
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Ruth
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What is the eighth book of the Bible?
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In the Book of Ruth, Ruth decides to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi even after her husband has died.
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What happens in the Book of Ruth?
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In the Book of Judges, the Israelites are living in Canaan. They continually turn away from God and are conquered by their enemies. Then, God sends a judge to help them.
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What happens in the Book of Judges?
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In Joshua, the Israelites finally enter Canaan. They have to defeat the Canaanites.
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What happens in the Book of Joshua?
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In Deuteronomy, Moses tells the Israelites to love and obey God.
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What happens in the Book of Deuteronomy?
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They believe God will decide.
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Why do the Israelites cast lots to decide who will get which piece of land?
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