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1. A name given to Jacob
2. A name of the Messiah in prophecyGenesis 32:24-322 Kings 17:34-34Hosea 12:3-4
3. A name given to the descendants of Jacob, a nationIsaiah 49:3-3
Also called ISRAELITES, and HEBREWS(TRIBES OF ISRAEL were named after the sons of Jacob) (Usually, in lists, the names of Levi and Joseph, two sons of Jacob, do not appear)EtcGenesis 43:32-32Exodus 1:15-15Exodus 9:7-7Exodus 10:3-3Exodus 21:2-2Leviticus 23:42-42Joshua 13:6-61 Samuel 4:6-61 Samuel 13:3-31 Samuel 13:19-191 Samuel 14:11-111 Samuel 14:21-21Philippians 3:5-5
The descendants of Levi were consecrated to the rites of religion, and the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, were adopted by Jacob in Joseph's placeUNDER THE JUDGESAnd their names appear in the catalogues of tribes instead of those of Levi and Joseph, as follows, ASHER, BENJAMIN, DAN, EPHRAIM, GAD, ISSACHAR, JUDAH, MANASSEH, NAPHTALI, REUBEN, SIMEON, ZEBULUNGenesis 48:5-5Joshua 14:4-4
Names of, seen in John's vision, on the gates of the New JerusalemProphecies concerningRevelation 21:12-12Prophecies about the multitude ofGenesis 15:5-5Genesis 15:13-13Genesis 25:23-23Genesis 26:4-4Genesis 27:28-29Genesis 27:40-40Genesis 48:19-19Genesis 49:1-33Deuteronomy 33:1-29Prophecies of their captivity in EqyptGenesis 13:16-16Genesis 15:5-5Genesis 22:17-17Genesis 26:4-4Genesis 28:14-14Divided into families, each of which had a chiefGenesis 15:13-14Acts 7:6-7Number of, who went into EgyptNumbers 25:14-14Numbers 26:1-65Numbers 36:1-1Joshua 7:14-141 Chronicles 4:1-431 Chronicles 5:1-261 Chronicles 6:1-811 Chronicles 7:1-401 Chronicles 8:1-40Number of, at the time of the exodusGenesis 46:8-27Exodus 1:5-5Deuteronomy 10:22-22Acts 7:14-14Number of, fit for military service when they left EgyptExodus 12:37-38Genesis 47:27-27Exodus 1:7-20Psalms 105:24-24Acts 7:17-17Number of, at Sinai, by tribesExodus 12:37-37Number of, after the plagueNumbers 1:1-50Number of, when David counted (conducted a census)Numbers 26:1-65Number of, after the captivity2 Samuel 24:1-91 Chronicles 21:5-61 Chronicles 27:23-24Number of, in John's apocalyptic visionEzra 2:64-64Nehemiah 7:66-67Lived in GoshenRevelation 7:1-8Lived in Egypt for four-hundred and thirty yearsGenesis 46:28-34Genesis 47:4-10Genesis 47:27-28Were enslaved and oppressed by the EgyptiansExodus 12:40-41Genesis 15:13-13Acts 7:6-6Galatians 3:17-17Their groaning heard by GodExodus 1:1-22Exodus 2:1-25Exodus 5:1-23Acts 7:18-21Moses commissioned as the delivererExodus 2:23-25The land of Egypt was plagued on their accountExodus 3:2-22Exodus 4:1-17See EGYPT[EGYPT]Exempt from the plaguesChildren were spared when the firstborn of the Egyptians were killedExodus 8:22-23Exodus 9:4-6Exodus 9:26-26Exodus 10:23-23Exodus 11:7-7Exodus 12:13-13Instituted the PassoverExodus 12:13-13Exodus 12:23-23Borrowed jewels from the EgyptiansExodus 12:1-28Urged by the Egyptians to departExodus 11:2-3Exodus 12:35-36Psalms 105:37-37Journey from Rameses to SuccothExodus 12:31-39Made the journey by nightExodus 12:37-39The day of their deliverance to be a memorialExodus 12:42-42Led by GodExodus 12:42-42Exodus 13:3-16Providentially cared forExodus 13:18-18Exodus 13:21-22See MANNADeuteronomy 8:3-4Deuteronomy 29:5-6Deuteronomy 34:7-7Nehemiah 9:21-21Psalms 105:37-37[MANNA]See CLOUD, PILLAR OF[CLOUD]Journey from Succoth to EthamJourney to Pi-hahirothExodus 13:20-20Pursued by the EgyptiansExodus 14:2-2Numbers 33:5-7Pass through the Red SeaExodus 14:5-31The order of the marchExodus 14:19-22Deuteronomy 11:4-4Psalms 78:1-72Psalms 105:1-45Psalms 106:1-48Psalms 136:1-26Journey to MarahNumbers 2:1-34Complained on account of the bitter waterExodus 15:23-23Numbers 33:8-8Water of, sweetenedExodus 15:23-25Journey to ElimExodus 15:25-25For the itinerary, seeExodus 15:27-27Numbers 33:9-9Complained for foodNumbers 33:1-56Provided with manna and quailExodus 16:2-3Complained for lack of water at RephidimExodus 16:4-36Water miraculously supplied from the rock at MeribahExodus 17:2-7Defeat the AmalekitesExodus 17:5-7Arrive at SinaiExodus 17:13-13Deuteronomy 25:17-18At the suggestion of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, they organize a system of governmentExodus 19:1-1Numbers 33:15-15The message of God to them, requiring that they must be obedient to his commandments, and as a reward they would be a holy nation to him, and their replyExodus 18:25-25Deuteronomy 1:9-17Sanctify themselves for receiving the lawExodus 19:3-8The law delivered toExodus 19:10-15The people receive it and covenant obedience to itExodus 20:1-26Exodus 21:1-36Exodus 22:1-31Exodus 23:1-33Exodus 24:1-4Leviticus 25:1-55Leviticus 26:1-46Leviticus 27:1-34Idolatry ofExodus 24:3-3Exodus 24:7-7The anger of the Lord in consequenceExodus 32:1-35Deuteronomy 9:17-21Moses' indignation; breaks the tables of stone; enters the camp; commands the Levites; three thousand dieExodus 32:9-14Punished by a plagueExodus 32:19-35Obduracy ofExodus 32:35-35God withdraws his presenceExodus 33:3-3Exodus 34:9-9Deuteronomy 9:12-29The mourning of, when God refused to lead themExodus 33:1-3Tables renewedExodus 33:4-10Pattern for the tabernacle and the appurtenances, and forms of worship to be observedExodus 34:1-35Gifts consecrated for the creation of the tabernacleExodus 25:1-40Exodus 26:1-37Exodus 27:1-21Exodus 28:1-43Exodus 29:1-46Exodus 30:1-38Exodus 31:1-18The erection of the tabernacle; the manufacture of the appurtenances including the garments of the priests; and their sanctificationExodus 35:1-35Exodus 36:1-7Numbers 7:1-89First sacrifice offered by, under the lawExodus 36:8-38Exodus 37:1-29Exodus 38:1-31Exodus 39:1-43Exodus 40:1-38Second Passover observedLeviticus 8:14-36Leviticus 9:8-24March out of the wildernessNumbers 9:1-5For the itinerary, seeNumbers 10:11-36The order of camping sites and the marchNumbers 33:1-56Arrive at the border of CanaanNumbers 2:1-34Send twelve spies to view the landNumbers 12:16-16Return with a majority report and a minority reportNumbers 13:1-33Numbers 32:8-8Deuteronomy 1:22-22Deuteronomy 1:25-25Joshua 14:7-7Complaining over the reportNumbers 13:26-33Numbers 14:6-10The judgment of God upon them in consequence of their unbelief and complainingNumbers 14:1-5Reaction, and their purpose to enter the land; are defeated by the AmalekitesNumbers 14:13-39Abide at KadeshNumbers 14:40-45Deuteronomy 1:41-45Return to the wilderness, where they remain for thirty eight years, and all die except Joshua and CalebDeuteronomy 1:46-46Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and AbiramNumbers 14:20-39Complain against Moses and Aaron, are plagued, fourteen-thousand and seven-hundred people die, plague stoppedNumbers 16:1-40Deuteronomy 11:6-6Complain for lack of water in Meribah; the rock is struckNumbers 16:41-50Are refused passage through the country of EdomNumbers 20:1-13The death of AaronNumbers 20:14-21Defeat the CanaanitesNumbers 20:22-22Numbers 20:29-29Numbers 33:38-39Deuteronomy 10:6-6Are scourged with fiery (poisonous) serpentsNumbers 21:1-3Defeat the AmoritesNumbers 21:4-9Defeat the king of BaashaNumbers 21:21-32Deuteronomy 2:24-35Arrive in the plains of Moab, at the fords of the Jordan RiverNumbers 21:33-35Deuteronomy 3:1-17Commit idolatry with the people of MoabNumbers 22:1-1Numbers 33:48-49Punished by a plague in consequence, twenty-four thousand people dieNumbers 25:1-5The people numbered for the allotment of the landNumbers 25:6-15Numbers 26:1-1The daughters of Zelophehad sue for an inheritanceNumbers 26:1-65Conquest of the MidianitesNumbers 27:1-11Joshua 17:3-6Nations dreadNumbers 31:1-54Renew the covenantDeuteronomy 2:25-25Moses dies, and the people mournDeuteronomy 29:1-29Joshua appointed the leaderDeuteronomy 34:1-12See JOSHUANumbers 27:18-23Deuteronomy 31:23-23[JOSHUA]All who were numbered at Mount Sinai perished in the wilderness except Caleb and JoshuaPiety of those who entered CanaanNumbers 26:63-63Numbers 26:65-65Deuteronomy 2:14-16Men chosen to allot the lands of Canaan among the tribes and familiesJoshua 23:8-8Judges 2:7-10Jeremiah 2:2-3Remove from Shittim to the Jordan RiverNumbers 34:17-29Cross the Jordan RiverJoshua 3:1-1Circumcision observed and the Passover celebratedJoshua 4:1-24Jericho capturedJoshua 5:1-15Ai capturedJoshua 6:1-27Make a treaty with the GibeonitesJoshua 7:1-26Joshua 8:1-35Defeat the five Amoritish kingsJoshua 9:1-27Conquest of the landJoshua 10:1-43The land allottedJoshua 21:43-45Judges 1:1-36Two and one-half tribes return from the west side of the Jordan River; erect a memorial to signify the unity of the tribes; the memorial misunderstood; the controversy which followed; its amicable resolutionJoshua 15:1-63Joshua 16:1-10Joshua 17:1-18Joshua 18:1-28Joshua 19:1-51Joshua 20:1-9Joshua 21:1-45Joshua's exhortation immediately before his deathJoshua 22:1-34Covenant renewed, death of JoshuaJoshua 23:1-16Religious fidelity during the life of JoshuaJoshua 24:1-33Judges 2:8-9Joshua 24:31-31Judges 2:7-7
Public affairs administered four-hundred and fifty years by the judgesUNDER THE KINGS BEFORE THE SEPARATION INTO TWO KINGDOMSThe original inhabitants not fully expelledJudges 2:16-19Acts 13:20-20Reproved by an angel for not casting out the original inhabitantsJudges 1:27-36Judges 3:1-7People turn to idolatryJudges 2:1-5Delivered for their idolatry to the king of Mesopotamia during eight years, their repentance and deliveranceJudges 2:10-23Renew their idolatry, and are put under tribute to the king of Moab during eighteen years, repent and are delivered by Ehud, eighty years of peace followJudges 3:8-11Shamgar resists a foray of the Philistines and delivers IsraelJudges 3:12-30People again do evil and are put under bonds to the king of Syria for twenty yearsJudges 3:31-31Delivered by Deborah, a prophetess, and judgedJudges 4:1-3Seven years of bondage to the Midianites; delivered by GideonJudges 4:1-24Judges 5:1-31See GIDEONJudges 6:1-40Judges 7:1-25Judges 8:1-28[GIDEON]Return to idolatryAbimelech foments an inter-tribal warJudges 8:33-34Led by Tola for twenty-three yearsJudges 9:1-57Led by Jair for twenty-two yearsJudges 10:1-2The people backslide, and are given over to the Philistines for chastisement for eighteen years; they repent and turn to the Lord; they are delivered by JephthahJudges 10:3-4The Ephraimites go to war against other tribes; they are defeated by JephthahJudges 10:6-18Judges 11:1-40Led by Ibzan for seven yearsJudges 12:1-7Led by Elon for ten yearsJudges 12:8-10Led by Abdon for eight yearsJudges 12:11-12The people backslide again are chastened by the Philistines for forty yearsJudges 12:13-15Led by Samson for twenty yearsJudges 13:1-1Scandal of the Bethlehemite's concubine, and the consequent war between the Benjamites and the other tribesJudges 15:20-20Judges 13:1-25Judges 14:1-20Judges 15:1-20Judges 16:1-31Led by Eli for forty yearsJudges 19:1-30Judges 20:1-48Judges 21:1-25Struck down by the Philistines at Eben-ezer1 Samuel 4:18-181 Samuel 1:1-281 Samuel 2:1-361 Samuel 3:1-211 Samuel 4:1-22They demand a king1 Samuel 4:1-21 Samuel 4:10-111 Samuel 8:5-20Hosea 13:10-10
Saul anointed as kingTHE REVOLT OF THE TEN TRIBES (Foreshadowing circumstances indicating the separation)Ammonites invade Israel, are defeated1 Samuel 10:1-271 Samuel 11:12-151 Samuel 12:13-13Philistines struck down1 Samuel 11:1-15Amalekites defeated1 Samuel 14:1-52David anointed as king1 Samuel 15:1-35Goliath killed1 Samuel 16:11-13Israel defeated by the Philistines, and Saul and his sons are killed1 Samuel 17:1-58See SAUL1 Samuel 31:1-13[SAUL]David defeats the AmalekitesDavid made king1 Samuel 30:1-312 Samuel 1:1-1Ish-bosheth made king2 Samuel 2:4-42 Samuel 2:11-11The conflict between the two political factions2 Samuel 2:8-10David made king over all Israel2 Samuel 2:12-322 Samuel 3:1-1Conquests of David2 Samuel 5:1-5Absalom's rebellion2 Samuel 8:1-18See DAVID2 Samuel 15:18-18[DAVID]Solomon anointed as kingThe Temple built1 Kings 1:32-40Solomon's palace built1 Kings 6:1-38Solomon's death1 Kings 7:1-51See SOLOMON1 Kings 11:41-43[SOLOMON]
Disagreement after Saul's death4. The name of the ten tribes that revolted from the house (kingdom) of DavidLukewarmness of the ten tribes, and zeal of Judah for David in Absolom's rebellion2 Samuel 2:1-321 Chronicles 12:23-401 Chronicles 13:1-14The rebellion of Sheba2 Samuel 19:41-43The two factions are distinguished as Israel and Judah during David's reign2 Samuel 20:1-26Providential2 Samuel 21:2-2Revolt consummated under Rehoboam, son and successor of SolomonZechariah 11:14-141 Kings 12:4-4
Also called JACOB(The list of the kings of Israel, and the period of time in which they reigned. For the facts of their reigns see under each name) 1. Jeroboam, twenty-two years 2. Nadab, about two years 3. Baasha, twenty-four years 4. Elah, two years 5. Zimri, seven days 6. Omri, twelve years 7. Ahab, twenty-two years 8. Ahaziah, two years 9. Jehoram, twelve years 10. Jehu, twenty-eight years 11. Jehoahaz, seventeen years 12. Jehoash, sixteen years 13. Jeroboam II, forty-one years 14. Zachariah, six months 15. Shallum, one month 16. Menahem, ten years 17. Pekahiah, two years 18. Pekah, twenty years 19. Hoshea, nine years (The ten tribes were carried away captive to Assyria) HISTORY OFHosea 12:2-2
War continued between the two kingdoms all the days of Rehoboam and JeroboamWar continued between Jeroboam and Abijam1 Kings 14:30-30War continued between Baasha and Asa1 Kings 15:7-7Famine prevails during the reign of Ahab1 Kings 15:16-161 Kings 15:32-32Israel, also called SAMARIA, invaded by, but defeats, Ben-hadad, king of Syria1 Kings 18:1-6Moab rebels1 Kings 20:1-43Army of Syria invades Israel, but peacefully withdraws through the tact of the prophet Elisha2 Kings 1:1-12 Kings 3:1-27The city of Samaria besieged2 Kings 6:8-23The city of Samaria captured, and the people carried to Assyria2 Kings 6:24-332 Kings 7:1-20The land repopulated2 Kings 17:1-41The remnant that remained after the able-bodied persons were carried into captivity affiliated with the kingdom of Judah2 Kings 17:24-242 Chronicles 30:18-262 Chronicles 34:6-62 Chronicles 35:18-18
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