The "Habiru" were apparently agricultural workers, mercenary soldiers, marauders, slaves in Mesopotamia , and in Egypt were the quarry workers, wine pressers, and stone haulers. The New International Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology mentions that many scholars today do not feel that the Habiru were the Hebrews (ibri) because linguistically the words do not agree, and because the nature and distribution of both groups was so different. Another reason is because Egyptian documents mention "Habiru" as being in Egypt long after the Hebrews had left .

Actually, "Misraim" is the Habiru name for "Egypt". The Kemetic name was "Kam".

The Habiru were a group of people mentioned in ancient Near Eastern texts, including some in the Old Testament. They were likely nomadic people or social outcasts. The term "Habiru" is associated with workers, rebels, or refugees. Their presence in the Old Testament sheds light on the social and historical context of the biblical narratives.

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The Egyptians called them Habiru.

Given the various issues involved it is quite reasonable to assert that they are. However, as with most things, there are differing opinions. The relevant Pharaoh addressed in these letters is not recorded as replying to them, nor is he recorded anywhere as having acted on the request. This is perfectly in accord with the recent history of events if they were the Hebrews, since the plagues and destruction of the Egyptian army had just recently occurred.

It also is relevant to consider that many scholars who reject the application of the Habiru to the Israelites are doing so because they are placing the Exodus at a late date around 120 to 150 years later than the 'early Exodus' in 1400 BC. The early date, however has much greater evidence, including historical correlation with the Habiru of the El Amarna letters.