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The first written record of the term Jew being used to refer to all Israelites, regardless of tribal affiliation, is in the book of Esther - approximately 135-140 BCE.
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What were the names for the ancient Jewish people?
Israelites (Yisraelim in Biblical Hebrew), Hebrews (a term first used probably by Ancient Egyptians) and Bnei Yisrael ("Children of Israel") are all terms used for Jews before the Common Era.
Where did the Jews first start out?
Start out from ... where?
How did the Israelites come to Palestine?
According to the Biblical narrative, the Israelites approached Palestine from the East (where Jordan is now). According to archaeology, the Israelites were endemic to the Judean Highlands of Palestine (in what is now the West Bank and central Israel).
Did the Biblical Jews attempt to completely exterminate the Canaanites?
According to the Torah, the ancient Israelites conquered the Canaanites, but there is no mention of genocide. Some modern scholars theorize that there was no battle because the ancient Israelites WERE the Canaanites.
Are there Jews in Kenya?
Very few. There are groups claiming to have ties to the Israelites in Kenya, whether this is true or not, I don't know. But no (or at least very very few) traditional Jews exist in Kenya.
What did the Hebrews call themselves after returning to Canaan?
They had been calling themselves Israelites since the time of Jacob, and that did not change at this time. See also:More about Hebrews/Israelites/Jews
Hebrews have been know as the what?
Hebrew people later became called Israelites, then Judaeans, then Jews. Today they are called Jews.
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.
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.
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
