Patriarchs & Matriarchs
Isaac
The long-awaited son of Abraham and Sarah, and father of Jacob and Esau.
Adam
First man created by the dust, first to sin.
Canaan
The ancient land promised to Abraham and his descendants
The massive vessel built by Noah to preserve his family and animals during the global flood.
Esau
Jacob's twin brother who traded away his birthright for a bowl of stew.
Rebekah
The wife of Isaac who helped secure the patriarchal blessing for her son Jacob.
Eve
First woman made from the flesh and ribs of Adam.
Egypt
The ancient region where the descendants of Jacob eventually settled and were later enslaved.
Altar
Table used for worship and prayer.
Rueben
The eldest son of Jacob who lost his firstborn status after dishonoring his father.
Leah
The elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob.
Abraham
First Hebrew patriarch, had many sons and ancestor of Jesus. Had many sons.
Mt. Ararat
Resting place of Noah's Ark after the flood.
Sacrifice
Offering something valuable to show devotion to Jesus.
Lot
Abraham's nephew who separated from him and settled near Sodom.
Hagar
The Egyptian handmaid of Sarah who bore Abraham his first son.
Noah
Built the ark with all the animals before God flooded the Earth.
Sodom and Gomorrah
Ancient cities destroyed by God with sulfur and fire from the heavens because of their severe wickedness
Tower of Babel
Tower built in the land of Shinar that led to different languages.
Benjamin
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and full brother to Joseph.
Ishmael
The son of Abraham and Hagar, traditionally recognized as the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Sarah
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Ur
The ancient Mesopotamian city identified as the original homeland of Abraham before his migration.
Cubit
Unit of measure that was tip of middle finger to the elbow.
12 Tribes of Israel
The traditional divisions of the Israelite people descended from the sons of Jacob.