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No Abraham came before Moses. Chronologically The Old Testament is:

Abraham - Issac - Jacob/Israel - 12 sons of Israel go to Egypt - Moses

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Where was the promise land of the isrealites and how did they return there?

The promised land of the Israelites was Canaan, the land that God had promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Israelites returned to the promised land after being led by Moses through the Exodus, where they wandered in the desert for 40 years before finally entering Canaan under the leadership of Joshua.


Who made a covenant with God in which Canaan was promised to the Hebrew people?

Abraham made a covenant with God in which Canaan was promised to the Hebrew people as an everlasting possession. This covenant plays a significant role in the history and identity of the Jewish people.


Did Abraham and Moses lead the Hebrews on long journeys?

A:According to the Bible, Moses certainly led the Hebrews on a long journey out of Egypt, towards the Promised Land. The Book of Genesis says that only Abraham and Sarah journeyed into the land of the Canaanites, because Abraham was to be the ancestor of the Hebrew people.From a historical perspective, the answer is no, in both cases. Historians say the story of Abraham is clearly legendary, with no historical basis. The respected Israeli archaeologist, Israel Finkelstein says that over ninety per cent of scholars believe there was no Exodus from Egypt asdescribed in the Bible. The epic journeys of the Bible simply did not happen.


What was the long journey during which Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and back to Canaan known as?

The long journey during which Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and back to Canaan is known as the Exodus.


Was moses the first king in the land of Canaan?

No, Moses was not a king of Israel. He is the man God chose to bring the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Moses was not allowed to enter the Promised Land because of sin. The children of Israel entered the Promised land approximately B.C. 1401 and a king was not chosen until B.C. 1020, a period of 381 years.

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Leader whose descendants were promised the land of Canaan?

Abraham. Moses LEAD the descendants of Abraham to Canaan.


When did Abraham and Moses lead the hebrews to canaan and to a new religion?

Abraham came with his family to Canaan (Genesis ch.12). The traditional date for this event is 1737 BCE.Moses led the Israelites towards Canaan but died before they entered the land (Deuteronomy ch.34). A few days later, Joshua brought the Israelites into Canaan (Israel). Our traditions place that event in 1272 BCE.Our traditions state that Abraham founded what we call Judaism. It remained on a voluntary basis until the Giving of the Torah in the time of Moses, when it became binding.


Why is the city of Canaan such an important place for the Hebrews?

First off, Canaan is described as the land of Canaan in the Bible. Thus, Canaan is not a city, it is a region. Canaan is special to the Israelites for many reasons, but the primary reason is because Canaan is the land of their fathers. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Check out the books of Genesis and Exodus in the Bible. God promised the land to Abraham and Moses


What happen when Moses reach the Canaan?

It was not Moses but Joshua who lead the people to Canaan.


What is the difference between Abraham and Moses?

According to tradition, Moses was greater in prophecy (Deuteronomy ch.34), while Abraham was the greatest in pioneering the service of God. Moses led the Israelite nation, while Abraham led a smaller family and entourage. Moses lived his life outside Israel, while Abraham lived most of his life in Israel (Canaan). See also the attached Related Link.


Where was the promise land of the isrealites and how did they return there?

The promised land of the Israelites was Canaan, the land that God had promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Israelites returned to the promised land after being led by Moses through the Exodus, where they wandered in the desert for 40 years before finally entering Canaan under the leadership of Joshua.


Who led Hebrews to freedom?

That depends which migration. Abraham migrated with his Hebrew family from Ur to Harran and then to Canaan (see Genesis ch.11-12); Jacob led his Hebrew (Israelite) family, descendants of Abraham, to Egypt (Genesis ch.46); and Moses led the Israelites from Egypt towards Canaan.


Who was Moses Abraham?

Abraham was Moses forefather.


Did Abraham lead his people to a new land?

The main journey of Israelites to Canaan (from Egypt) was led by Moses and concluded by Joshua after Moses' death. Some 400 years earlier, Abraham led a much smaller group from Harran (in Mesopotamia) to Canaan (Genesis ch.12). This group consisted of just a few family members, plus entourage (ibid). See also:Are_Hebrews_Jews_and_Israelites_the_same_people


Who led the Jews from Canaan?

moses


Is Moses the son of Abraham?

No Moses is not the son of Abraham, it was Isaac who was Abraham son.


Who made a covenant with God in which Canaan was promised to the Hebrew people?

Abraham made a covenant with God in which Canaan was promised to the Hebrew people as an everlasting possession. This covenant plays a significant role in the history and identity of the Jewish people.