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The Israelites are descendants of Yisroel, aka Yeshurun, aka Yaakov. "Jew" comes from Judah, and the Jews mainly began to call themselves Yehudim and identify with the tribe of Yehudah (Judah) after the Ten Tribes were conquered.
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Did the Israelites become the Jewish race?
Yes. The Israelites are the ancestors of the Jews. Whether or not the Jews are a race or not is a much more involved and controversial question. Please see the Related Questions below.
Hebrews have been know as the what?
Hebrew people later became called Israelites, then Judaeans, then Jews. Today they are called Jews.
Who was the first Jew and how could a Gentile become a Jew at that time?
The first Jews were the Israelites who accepted the Torah from HaShem in the Sinai. When the Israelites escaped from Egypt, there were other groups that joined them in the exodus, these people joined the Jewish Nation. As for how non-Jews became Jews in ancient times, the story of Ruth is the basis for modern conversion to Judaism.
What were the descendants of the Israelites known as?
They are known as Jews.
What were the Israelite's?
The Israelites were what is now called Jewish. See also:Are Hebrews Israelites and Jews the same peopleWere the Israelites monotheistic
What was first Hebrews or Jews?
They were first called the Hebrews, then Israelites, then Judaeans, then Jews.
Who were the Gentiles in the book of Matthew?
the Jews No, they were NOT the Jews. They were the heathen, the pagan, the non-Israelites.
What two names were the jews called?
Israelites; Hebrews.
What were the descendants of Jacob called?
They are called Jews or Israelites.
When did people change from being Israelites to Jews?
They didn't change from being Israelites to Jews. The 12 Israelite tribes were banished to Babylon. When they finally returned to Israel, only 2 tribes were still identifiable. Jews were named after the largest of the two: Judah.
What is another name for hebrews?
All of these names are synonyms for Hebrews (in no particular order):IsraelitesChildren of IsraelBnei Yisra'elYisra'elJudaeansYehudimJews
What are three names for people who practice Judaism?
Jews Hebrews Israelites
