What is Step 2 called?

• A. Hebrew Fathers
• B. Exile
• C. Restoration
• D. The Kingdom

Answer: (A)

Step 2 is called Hebrew Fathers because this section focuses on the patriarchs of Israel—the founding fathers like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and their families. These men are viewed as the spiritual and national ancestors of the Jewish people, through whom God’s covenants and promises are passed down to the tribes of Israel. Naming this period Hebrew Fathers highlights the shift from the broader early history to the specific lineage and faith of the fathers who laid the groundwork for Israel’s story.

The other eras listed—The Kingdom, Exile, Restoration—describe later chapters in Israel’s history after the patriarchal period, which is why they don’t fit Step 2 in this organizational scheme.