The monotheism of the Hebrews differed in 2 ways:
Ethical monotheism was in the tradition of ancient Hebrew religion and is associated with the teachings of prophets like Moses and Elijah. It emphasized the belief in one ethical and moral God who expected righteousness and justice from his followers. This concept had a significant influence on the development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
It's not known for certain if there were monotheisms before the Hebrews, but you can certainly say that the Hebrews took the concept of Monolatry and developed it into ethical monotheism.
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Amenhotep IV (who later changed his name to Akhenaten).
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Akhenaten. Earlier in his reign, he was called Amenhotep IV, but after changing the state religion to Atenism, he changed it to Akhenaten.
They were the first group in the middle east to practice monotheism (or at least monolatry, which is an early form of monotheism).
The Hebrews practiced monothesism in Mesopotamia.
He was known for his embrace of monotheism. His successors attempted to erase all memory of him.
Pharaoh (King) Akhenaten was the sole Egyptian ruler who supported monotheism. His queen, Nefertiti, was also famous for supporting it as well.