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How would you know if you are descended from the 12 tribes of Israel?
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If you are descended from any of the twelve tribes of Israel, you would be Middle Eastern in appearance - brown skin, brown eyes and dark hair, as well as probably having a prominent nose.
Most Jews are likely descended, at least in part, from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. They could also be descended from any of the other tribes, because many of the Israelites fled south into Judah at the time of the Assyrian conquest in 722 BCE.
Many of the Israelites were exiled by the Assyrians and gradually merged into thir host cultures. Today, their descendants would be among the Kurds, Lebanese, Syrians, Iraqis and Jordanians of the world.
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It it true Ethiopian Jews came from tribes that even the Ultra-Orthodox Jews didn't know about?
No, there were and are 12 tribes. The Ethiopian Jews are believed to be descended from Jews who traveled throughout Africa.
Where did the Germans come from?
The people of Germany migrated to Europe from the middle east after 721to718 bc . At that time they were know as Assyira, and they had taken into captivity with them the northern 10 tribes of Israel. This can be found in 2 kings 17:6 in the Bible. The 10 tribes soon lost there Identy, thus they are know as the lost 10 tribes of the House of Israel.
Who is Israel if you are a Jew?
Beware that the word Israel is overloaded with multiple definitions. Israel is: a) The name the patriarch Jacob was given after his wrestling match at the ford of Jabbok, meaning literally that he wrestled with God. b) A contraction of the phrase "benei Israel" (the Children of Israel), referring to the 12 tribes descended from Jacob in their wanderings in the desert. c) A contraction of the phrase "am Israel" (the people or nation of Israel). referring to the entire Jewish community, as a whole. d) A contraction of the phrase "eretz Israel" (the land of Israel), referring to the historical land of Israel, roughly the borders of the kingdom of Solomon. e) A contraction of the phrase "mendinat Israel" (the state of Israel), referring to the political and geographic entity that was created in 1948 as a Jewish homeland. Generally, you need to listen carefully to context to know which meaning of the word is implied.
What names are used to refer to Israel in the Bible?
Yid landAnswer:It is important to read the history of the name Israel to fully understand who they became/are today. God changes Jacob's name to Israel which encompassed all 12 tribes. Before Jacob dies, he 'adopts' Joseph's two sons - Ephraim and Manasseh - as his own and places his name upon them in that order (see Genesis 48:16).Eventually these tribes would split and the 10 tribes would become the Northern Kingdom with its capital at Samaria. The 2 remaining tribes (predominately) would become known as the Southern Kingdom with Jerusalem as its capital.The Bible uses terms in the 'national' sense like "house of Israel or "all Israel." When the Bible is speaking prophetically, the representative terms "Jacob or Rachel," "Ephraim," or "house of Joseph," or "Samaria" often relates only to the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom.Today, the modern nation-state of Israel, is actually "Judah" or the "house of Judah," which since the Babylonian captivity have also been called "Jews."As I don't know whether the Question meant Israel the person or Israel the nation, both are included here. (As this list is not exhaustive feel free to add to it.)-My people-land of Canaan,-the Land of Israel-Ephraim-Israel-the Children of Israel-Jacob-the Children of Jacob-Zion-children of Zion-Garden of Eden [some believe it was in Israel, while some believe it is all Israel]-children of Eden
When did Jacob's twelve sons begin being called tribes?
Historical Answer:The Song of Deborah (Judges 5:2-31), which refers to the Israelite tribes, is regarded by many scholars as having been written before 1000 BCE. On the other hand, Lester L Grabbe (Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?) believes it shows signs of lateness and that assuming it is trustworthy as a historical source is misplaced confidence. He says it is likely that the system of twelve tribes in the biblical tradition is a late development, perhaps as late as the sixth century.Biblical Answer:The first use of the term 'tribes' as it relates to the Children of Israel is Genesis 49:16 when speaking of the tribe of Dan. At verse 48 it mentions all twelve tribes of Israel. It can be presumed via the organizational skills of mankind, that as the individual families began to increase, the term tribes was used to identify their originator:Genesis 49:16New King James Version (NKJV)16 "Dan shall judge his peopleAs one of the tribes of Israel.
What were the reasons for the division in 922 BC?
Rehoboam couldn't hold the tribes of Israel together, after the death of his Father.
Are blacks in America one of the lost tribes?
If you are asking about American Indian tribes, then no. Black foot Indian is an American tribe but no: African Americans are originally from Africa.If you're asking about the 11 lost tribes of Israel, the answer is still no. Even though we really don't know what happened to them, black folks in the U.S. came from many different parts of Africa. So, even if a few are descended from members of the lost tribes (pretty likely, actually), it would be only a very small percentage.Many do believe that one of the lost tribes ended up in Ethiopia, but there are very few African Americans from Ethiopia, and even if it's true, they would have been a small percentage of Ethiopians. (Years ago, a few hundred Ethiopians were flown to Israel.)Note that there have never in history been more than 20 million Jews (the number before WWII, and probably near that number today). The 11 lost tribes probably had something like 5 million people; that is the population of one good-sized city. So, even if you invented a plausible theory explaining the earlier problems, the numbers just don't add up.
What are the two main schools in Israel that offer a tour guide license?
I really don't know. I haven't been to Israel before. It would be great to have a oppurtunity to visit Israel.
Was all disciples from different tribes?
Yes, the disciples of Jesus were from various backgrounds and tribes. They came from different regions of Israel and had different occupations before becoming followers of Jesus. This diversity among the disciples reflects Jesus's message of inclusivity and outreach to all people.
What were the 12 tribes?
The 12 tribes of Israel take their names from the 12 sons of Jacob (whose name was changed to Israel). Jacob's 12 sons were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph and Benjamin. You can find these names in chapter 49 of Genesis and other places in the Bible. Usually, but not always, Joseph is NOT listed as one of the 12 tribes. Instead, his first 2 sons, Manessah and Ephraim, are named. That means that the 12 tribes usually contain 13 names. Chapter 48 of Genesis explains why these 2 grandsons of Jacob are listed in the 12 tribes.
How did Saint Peter know that he was to choose successor for Judas?
He knew Our Lord had intentionally chosen 12 apostles, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel, and thought it only proper to continue the practice.
How did Saint Peter know that he was to choose a successor for Judas?
He knew Our Lord had intentionally chosen 12 apostles, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel, and thought it only proper to continue the practice.
