The Ancient Hebrews and the Canaanites

The ancient Hebrews were Canaanites from the hill country, alongside the river Jordan. This rough country became a refuge for Canaanites fleeing their burning coastal cities during the Bronze Age collapse. The emigres brought with them stories of the great Storm God Yahweh. Their God merged with and eventually supplanted the native Canaanite God of El. For more on that, rewind to episode 1.6 Canaan of the patriarchs.