Thousands of years ago, in a land full of conflicts and migrations

Thousands of years ago, in a land full of conflicts and migrations, a group of Semites led by Abraham left their home in Ur, mesopotamia, para dirigirse a canaán. This migration marked the beginning of the history of the Hebrews, a people who, through challenges and changes, developed a unique political and social organization. Nudo Al llegar a canaán, the Hebrews encountered other populations, which generated conflicts and the need to adapt. During their stay in Egypt, and subsequently upon their return to the “Promised Land”, the Hebrews began to consolidate their identity and unity under the guidance of Moses. It was on Mount Sinai where Moses received the Decalogue from Yahweh, establishing the religious and moral foundations of the Hebrew people. Initially, the social organization of the Hebrews was patriarchal, with tribes led by male chiefs. These tribes, composed of nomadic families, se establecieron en canaán y adoptaron una economía agraria, which led to the dissolution of the patriarchal group and the formation of a federation called Israel. In times of crisis, leaders known as “judges” emerged, who defended the tribes and exercised military and jurisdictional functions. con el tiempo, the need for a more centralized power structure led to the establishment of the monarchy. Saul, chosen by the prophet Samuel, became the first king, establishing a council and organizing an army. However, it was David who consolidated the monarchy, establishing Jerusalem as the capital and building a royal palace. His son Solomon brought the monarchy to its peak, benefitting from favorable commercial and political relationships. Denouement Upon Solomon's death, the kingdom of Israel faced a crisis that led to its division and eventual fall in 721 a.c., when Sargon II conquered Samaria. Despite these challenges, the Israelite monarchy maintained a religious character marked, with the kings acting as servants of God and following the gu