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Israel in the Bible Dictionary

  1. 1. A name given to Jacob Gen 32:24–32; 2 Kgs 17:34; Hos 12:3, 4
  2. 2. A name of the Messiah in prophecy Isa 49:3
  3. 3. A name given to the descendants of Jacob, a nation
  4. Also called ISRAELITES, and HEBREWS Gen 43:32; Ex 1:15; 9:7; 10:3; 21:2; Lev 23:42; Josh 13:6
  5. Etc 1 Sam 4:6; 13:3, 19; 14:11, 21; Phil 3:5
  6. (TRIBES OF ISRAEL were named after the sons of Jacob)
  7. (Usually, in lists, the names of Levi and Joseph, two sons of Jacob, do not appear)
  8. 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 place Gen 48:5; Josh 14:4
  9. And 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, ZEBULUN
  10. Names of, seen in John’s vision, on the gates of the New Jerusalem Rev 21:12
  11. Prophecies concerning Gen 15:5, 13; 25:23; 26:4; 27:28, 29, 40; 48:19; 49; Deut 33
  12. Prophecies about the multitude of Gen 13:16; 15:5; 22:17; 26:4; 28:14
  13. Prophecies of their captivity in Eqypt Gen 15:13, 14; Acts 7:6, 7
  14. Divided into families, each of which had a chief Num 25:14; 26; 36:1; Josh 7:14; 1 Chr 4; 5; 6; 7; 8
  15. Number of, who went into Egypt Gen 46:8–27; Ex 1:5; Deut 10:22; Acts 7:14
  16. Number of, at the time of the exodus Ex 12:37, 38; Gen 47:27; Ex 1:7–20; Ps 105:24; Acts 7:17
  17. Number of, fit for military service when they left Egypt Ex 12:37
  18. Number of, at Sinai, by tribes Num 1:1–50
  19. Number of, after the plague Num 26
  20. Number of, when David counted (conducted a census) 2 Sam 24:1–9; 1 Chr 21:5, 6; 27:23, 24
  21. Number of, after the captivity Ezra 2:64; Neh 7:66, 67
  22. Number of, in John’s apocalyptic vision Rev 7:1–8
  23. Lived in Goshen Gen 46:28–34; 47:4–10, 27, 28
  24. Lived in Egypt for four-hundred and thirty years Ex 12:40, 41; Gen 15:13; Acts 7:6; Gal 3:17
  25. Were enslaved and oppressed by the Egyptians Ex 1; 2; 5; Acts 7:18–21
  26. Their groaning heard by God Ex 2:23–25
  27. Moses commissioned as the deliverer Ex 3:2–22; 4:1–17
  28. The land of Egypt was plagued on their account
  29. See Egypt
  30. Exempt from the plagues Ex 8:22, 23; 9:4–6, 26; 10:23; 11:7; 12:13
  31. Children were spared when the firstborn of the Egyptians were killed Ex 12:13, 23
  32. Instituted the Passover Ex 12:1–28
  33. Borrowed jewels from the Egyptians Ex 11:2, 3; 12:35, 36; Ps 105:37
  34. Urged by the Egyptians to depart Ex 12:31–39
  35. Journey from Rameses to Succoth Ex 12:37–39
  36. Made the journey by night Ex 12:42
  37. The day of their deliverance to be a memorial Ex 12:42; 13:3–16
  38. Led by God Ex 13:18, 21, 22
  39. Providentially cared for Deut 8:3, 4; 29:5, 6; 34:7; Neh 9:21; Ps 105:37
  40. See Manna
  41. See Cloud, pillar of
  42. Journey from Succoth to Etham Ex 13:20
  43. Journey to Pi-hahiroth Ex 14:2; Num 33:5–7
  44. Pursued by the Egyptians Ex 14:5–31
  45. Pass through the Red Sea Ex 14:19–22; Deut 11:4; Ps 78; 105; 106; 136
  46. The order of the march Num 2
  47. Journey to Marah Ex 15:23; Num 33:8
  48. Complained on account of the bitter water Ex 15:23–25
  49. Water of, sweetened Ex 15:25
  50. Journey to Elim Ex 15:27; Num 33:9
  51. For the itinerary, see Num 33
  52. Complained for food Ex 16:2, 3
  53. Provided with manna and quail Ex 16:4–36
  54. Complained for lack of water at Rephidim Ex 17:2–7
  55. Water miraculously supplied from the rock at Meribah Ex 17:5–7
  56. Defeat the Amalekites Ex 17:13; Deut 25:17, 18
  57. Arrive at Sinai Ex 19:1; Num 33:15
  58. At the suggestion of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, they organize a system of government Ex 18:25; Deut 1:9–17
  59. The 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 reply Ex 19:3–8
  60. Sanctify themselves for receiving the law Ex 19:10–15
  61. The law delivered to Ex 20; 21; 22; 23; 24:1–4; Lev 25; 26; 27
  62. The people receive it and covenant obedience to it Ex 24:3, 7
  63. Idolatry of Ex 32; Deut 9:17–21
  64. The anger of the Lord in consequence Ex 32:9–14
  65. Moses’ indignation; breaks the tables of stone; enters the camp; commands the Levites; three thousand die Ex 32:19–35
  66. Punished by a plague Ex 32:35
  67. Obduracy of Ex 33:3; 34:9; Deut 9:12–29
  68. God withdraws his presence Ex 33:1–3
  69. The mourning of, when God refused to lead them Ex 33:4–10
  70. Tables renewed Ex 34
  71. Pattern for the tabernacle and the appurtenances, and forms of worship to be observed Ex 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31
  72. Gifts consecrated for the creation of the tabernacle Ex 35; 36:1–7; Num 7
  73. The erection of the tabernacle; the manufacture of the appurtenances including the garments of the priests; and their sanctification Ex 36:8–38; 37; 38; 39; 40
  74. First sacrifice offered by, under the law Lev 8:14–36; 9:8–24
  75. Second Passover observed Num 9:1–5
  76. March out of the wilderness Num 10:11–36
  77. For the itinerary, see Num 33
  78. The order of camping sites and the march Num 2
  79. Arrive at the border of Canaan Num 12:16
  80. Send twelve spies to view the land Num 13; 32:8; Deut 1:22, 25; Josh 14:7
  81. Return with a majority report and a minority report Num 13:26–33; 14:6–10
  82. Complaining over the report Num 14:1–5
  83. The judgment of God upon them in consequence of their unbelief and complaining Num 14:13–39
  84. Reaction, and their purpose to enter the land; are defeated by the Amalekites Num 14:40–45; Deut 1:41–45
  85. Abide at Kadesh Deut 1:46
  86. Return to the wilderness, where they remain for thirty eight years, and all die except Joshua and Caleb Num 14:20–39
  87. Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Num 16:1–40; Deut 11:6
  88. Complain against Moses and Aaron, are plagued, fourteen-thousand and seven-hundred people die, plague stopped Num 16:41–50
  89. Complain for lack of water in Meribah; the rock is struck Num 20:1–13
  90. Are refused passage through the country of Edom Num 20:14–21
  91. The death of Aaron Num 20:22, 29; 33:38, 39; Deut 10:6
  92. Defeat the Canaanites Num 21:1–3
  93. Are scourged with fiery (poisonous) serpents Num 21:4–9
  94. Defeat the Amorites Num 21:21–32; Deut 2:24–35
  95. Defeat the king of Baasha Num 21:33–35; Deut 3:1–17
  96. Arrive in the plains of Moab, at the fords of the Jordan River Num 22:1; 33:48, 49
  97. Commit idolatry with the people of Moab Num 25:1–5
  98. Punished by a plague in consequence, twenty-four thousand people die Num 25:6–15; 26:1
  99. The people numbered for the allotment of the land Num 26
  100. The daughters of Zelophehad sue for an inheritance Num 27:1–11; Josh 17:3–6
  101. Conquest of the Midianites Num 31
  102. Nations dread Deut 2:25
  103. Renew the covenant Deut 29
  104. Moses dies, and the people mourn Deut 34
  105. Joshua appointed the leader Num 27:18–23; Deut 31:23
  106. See Joshua
  107. All who were numbered at Mount Sinai perished in the wilderness except Caleb and Joshua Num 26:63, 65; Deut 2:14–16
  108. Piety of those who entered Canaan Josh 23:8; Judg 2:7–10; Jer 2:2, 3
  109. Men chosen to allot the lands of Canaan among the tribes and families Num 34:17–29
  110. Remove from Shittim to the Jordan River Josh 3:1
  111. Cross the Jordan River Josh 4
  112. Circumcision observed and the Passover celebrated Josh 5
  113. Jericho captured Josh 6
  114. Ai captured Josh 7; 8
  115. Make a treaty with the Gibeonites Josh 9
  116. Defeat the five Amoritish kings Josh 10
  117. Conquest of the land Josh 21:43–45; Judg 1
  118. The land allotted Josh 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21
  119. Two 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 resolution Josh 22
  120. Joshua’s exhortation immediately before his death Josh 23
  121. Covenant renewed, death of Joshua Josh 24; Judg 2:8, 9
  122. Religious fidelity during the life of Joshua Josh 24:31; Judg 2:7
  123. Under the judges
  124. Public affairs administered four-hundred and fifty years by the judges Judg 2:16–19; Acts 13:20
  125. The original inhabitants not fully expelled Judg 1:27–36; 3:1–7
  126. Reproved by an angel for not casting out the original inhabitants Judg 2:1–5
  127. People turn to idolatry Judg 2:10–23
  128. Delivered for their idolatry to the king of Mesopotamia during eight years, their repentance and deliverance Judg 3:8–11
  129. Renew 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 follow Judg 3:12–30
  130. Shamgar resists a foray of the Philistines and delivers Israel Judg 3:31
  131. People again do evil and are put under bonds to the king of Syria for twenty years Judg 4:1–3
  132. Delivered by Deborah, a prophetess, and judged Judg 4; 5
  133. Seven years of bondage to the Midianites; delivered by Gideon Judg 6; 7; 8:1–28
  134. See Gideon
  135. Return to idolatry Judg 8:33, 34
  136. Abimelech foments an inter-tribal war Judg 9
  137. Led by Tola for twenty-three years Judg 10:1, 2
  138. Led by Jair for twenty-two years Judg 10:3, 4
  139. The 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 Jephthah Judg 10:6–18; 11
  140. The Ephraimites go to war against other tribes; they are defeated by Jephthah Judg 12:1–7
  141. Led by Ibzan for seven years Judg 12:8–10
  142. Led by Elon for ten years Judg 12:11, 12
  143. Led by Abdon for eight years Judg 12:13–15
  144. The people backslide again are chastened by the Philistines for forty years Judg 13:1
  145. Led by Samson for twenty years Judg 15:20; 13; 14; 15; 16
  146. Scandal of the Bethlehemite’s concubine, and the consequent war between the Benjamites and the other tribes Judg 19; 20; 21
  147. Led by Eli for forty years 1 Sam 4:18; 1; 2; 3; 4
  148. Struck down by the Philistines at Eben-ezer 1 Sam 4:1, 2, 10, 11
  149. They demand a king 1 Sam 8:5–20; Hos 13:10
  150. Under the kings before the separation into two kingdoms
  151. Saul anointed as king 1 Sam 10; 11:12–15; 12:13
  152. Ammonites invade Israel, are defeated 1 Sam 11
  153. Philistines struck down 1 Sam 14
  154. Amalekites defeated 1 Sam 15
  155. David anointed as king 1 Sam 16:11–13
  156. Goliath killed 1 Sam 17
  157. Israel defeated by the Philistines, and Saul and his sons are killed 1 Sam 31
  158. See Saul
  159. David defeats the Amalekites 1 Sam 30; 2 Sam 1:1
  160. David made king 2 Sam 2:4, 11
  161. Ish-bosheth made king 2 Sam 2:8–10
  162. The conflict between the two political factions 2 Sam 2:12–32; 3:1
  163. David made king over all Israel 2 Sam 5:1–5
  164. Conquests of David 2 Sam 8
  165. Absalom’s rebellion 2 Sam 15:18
  166. See David
  167. Solomon anointed as king 1 Kgs 1:32–40
  168. The Temple built 1 Kgs 6
  169. Solomon’s palace built 1 Kgs 7
  170. Solomon’s death 1 Kgs 11:41–43
  171. See Solomon
  172. The revolt of the ten tribes
  173. (Foreshadowing circumstances indicating the separation)
  174. Disagreement after Saul’s death 2 Sam 2; 1 Chr 12:23–40; 13
  175. Lukewarmness of the ten tribes, and zeal of Judah for David in Absolom’s rebellion 2 Sam 19:41–43
  176. The rebellion of Sheba 2 Sam 20
  177. The two factions are distinguished as Israel and Judah during David’s reign 2 Sam 21:2
  178. Providential Zech 11:14
  179. Revolt consummated under Rehoboam, son and successor of Solomon 1 Kgs 12:4
  180. 4. The name of the ten tribes that revolted from the house (kingdom) of David
  181. Also called JACOB Hos 12:2
  182. (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)
  183. 1. Jeroboam, twenty-two years
  184. 2. Nadab, about two years
  185. 3. Baasha, twenty-four years
  186. 4. Elah, two years
  187. 5. Zimri, seven days
  188. 6. Omri, twelve years
  189. 7. Ahab, twenty-two years
  190. 8. Ahaziah, two years
  191. 9. Jehoram, twelve years
  192. 10. Jehu, twenty-eight years
  193. 11. Jehoahaz, seventeen years
  194. 12. Jehoash, sixteen years
  195. 13. Jeroboam II, forty-one years
  196. 14. Zachariah, six months
  197. 15. Shallum, one month
  198. 16. Menahem, ten years
  199. 17. Pekahiah, two years
  200. 18. Pekah, twenty years
  201. 19. Hoshea, nine years
  202. (The ten tribes were carried away captive to Assyria)
  203. History of
  204. War continued between the two kingdoms all the days of Rehoboam and Jeroboam 1 Kgs 14:30
  205. War continued between Jeroboam and Abijam 1 Kgs 15:7
  206. War continued between Baasha and Asa 1 Kgs 15:16, 32
  207. Famine prevails during the reign of Ahab 1 Kgs 18:1–6
  208. Israel, also called SAMARIA, invaded by, but defeats, Ben-hadad, king of Syria 1 Kgs 20
  209. Moab rebels 2 Kgs 1:1; 3
  210. Army of Syria invades Israel, but peacefully withdraws through the tact of the prophet Elisha 2 Kgs 6:8–23
  211. The city of Samaria besieged 2 Kgs 6:24–33; 7
  212. The city of Samaria captured, and the people carried to Assyria 2 Kgs 17
  213. The land repopulated 2 Kgs 17:24
  214. The remnant that remained after the able-bodied persons were carried into captivity affiliated with the kingdom of Judah 2 Chr 30:18–26; 34:6; 35:18

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), by Orville J. Nave.

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