Jacob from the bible but his name was changed to israel
Jacob was given the name Israel.
God changed Jacob's name to Israel, as mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 32:28. This renaming symbolized Jacob's transformation and new identity as a man who struggled with God and men, yet prevailed.
No.
That was Jacob.
When Joshua brought the Jews into the Holy land (3284 years ago), its name changed from Canaan to Israel.
Surnames weren't used at this time. Jacob's name was changed to 'Israel'.
Israel, although he was not of Jewish descendents.
If you are asking who's name changed to Israel in the Hebrew Bible, it was Jacob.
Israel is named after the Kingdom of Israel which existed in the same place almost 3000 years ago. That kingdom was named after the third patriarch Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with an angel of God.
The words Israel, Israelite or Israel's are mentioned in the Bible over 2,000 times. Additionally, Note the word Israel and Jerusalem are often used interchangeably. Also context is important. Israel and Jerusalem sometimes refers to the land itself and most often to the people of the land. Israel also refers to the Jacob (son of Isaac) who had his name changed to Israel.
You have it a bit backwards. Jacob's name was changed by God to Israel: Genesis 32:28 King James Version (KJV) 28And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.(1 Kings 18:31)