2. Stories of Origin Moses, a descendent of Abraham, brought the Ten Commandments down from Mt. Sinai which are the laws Jews must live by. Abraham, Father of all Jews, started the idea of monotheism. David, was a powerful Jewish king, made the capital of Israel, Jerusalem. King David defeats Goliath with a sling and stones. Abraham prepares to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Moses bringing Ten Commandments to the people.