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Abraham's name used to be Abram. He left his wealth.
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God wanted to test his faith. He told Abraham to take his to the top of the mountain and sacrifice him.
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The Exodus going out is the founding myth of Israel; its message is that the Israelites were delivered from slavery by Yahweh and therefore belong to him through the Mosaic covenant.
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Ruling for 40 years he finally united the people of Israel. He led them in battle and won.
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Solomon had many wives. He is also known for his riches, which were given Solomon by God.
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The capital city, Samaria, was overtaken by the Assyrians under Shalmaneser V.
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The city fell. Nebuchadnezzer burned the house of the LORD and the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down.
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In a military engagement,Cyrus knew that they could never break the walls. So he waited until the Babylonians had a feast where they would be unsuspecting of an attack.
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The Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish rebellion.
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The Roman army was lead by the future emperor Titus.
