Abraham's descendants became the Israelite nation, which later evolved into the Jewish people. Through his descendants, Abraham is considered the patriarch of three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The Israelites
The Israelites were (and are) the descendants of Abraham's grandson Jacob, who was renamed Israel (Genesis 35). They had twelve tribes. Abraham himself also fathered non-Israelite sons (Genesis 25).
Oh no palestinians are not descendants of Abraham.
1) That of mankind up to and following the Flood. 2) That of Abraham and his Israelite descendants. Others are mentioned in the context of their dealings with the Israelites.
The Jewish people are the descendants of Abraham and Sara.
Abraham was told by God, "I will keep my promise to you and your descendants in the future generations as an everlasting covanent. In return, the Isrealites had to obey God faithfuly.
God chose Abraham because of his faith and obedience. Abraham demonstrated unwavering trust in God and was willing to follow His commands, making him a suitable vessel for God's plan to establish a covenant with his descendants.
Abraham and Sarah are considered the ancestors of the Israelites because they were the first couple chosen by God to establish a covenant with. Through their descendants, including their son Isaac and grandson Jacob, the twelve tribes of Israel were formed. This lineage is significant because it represents the foundation of the Israelite nation and the fulfillment of God's promise to make them a great nation.
The Jews. Muslims also claim lineage from Abraham.
The Jewish people are descended from Abraham, the first Jew.
Abraham. Moses LEAD the descendants of Abraham to Canaan.