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Because they were all the descendants of Jacob, whom God renamed Israel (Genesis ch.35). See also:

What was the ancestry of the Jewish tribes?

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What were the two southern tribes called after they split in Israel?

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Who were the israelites named after?

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How many tribes did Israel have after solomons death?

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