Ancient Israel Crossword Puzzle

About the Ancient Israel Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the people, places, kingdoms, and traditions associated with ancient Israel. Look for names such as David and Deborah, places such as Jerusalem and Megiddo, and terms such as covenant and synagogue. It is suited to students exploring biblical history, readers interested in the ancient Near East, and anyone who enjoyed a puzzle about the Ten Commandments.

This crossword draws on 41 clues about Ancient Israel. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Patriarch who left Ur for a promised land (7 letters)
• •Mountain where Elijah challenged Baal's prophets (6 letters)
• •Forced removal to a foreign land (5 letters)
• •Language of much of the Old Testament (6 letters)
• •Prophet often called the weeping seer (8 letters)
• •Southern kingdom named for Jacob's fourth son (5 letters)
• •Arid region in the south (5 letters)
• •Place where Joshua renewed the people's pledge (7 letters)

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