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Israel, Israelites, nation of Israel

Facts

Israel was the name God gave to Jacob. Israel means, "He struggles with God."

  • Jacob's descendants became known as the people of Israel, the nation of Israel, or the Israelites.
  • God formed his covenant with the people of Israel. They were his chosen people.
  • Israel was the name of their nation.
  • The Nation of Israel was made up of twelve tribes.
  • Some time after King Solomon died, the nation was divided into two kingdoms: the southern kingdom, called Judah and the northern kingdom, called Israel.