Terms to Know

covenant: a contract or agreement

descendant: a person, plant, or animal that is the offspring of a particular ancestor

chariot: a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle

commandment: a strict order or rule to be followed

Terms to Know

monotheism: the belief that there is only one God

patriarch: the male head of a family or tribe

famine: an extreme, widespread shortage of food, often resulting in much suffering, illness, and death

Hebrew: the people or language of Israel

Terms to Know

scroll: a roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on

worth: value

pillar: a tall vertical structure traditionally built to support a roof

prosper: to do well and achieve success