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They are called Jews or Israelites.

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What is the name given to descendants of Jacob?

Israelites. Jacob was also called Israel (Genesis ch.35).See also:Hebrews, Israelites, Jews


The hebrew tribes originally came from?

Tradition holds that they originated from the 12 sons of Jacob (later called Israel).The Israelite twelve tribes were the descendants of Jacob's twelve sons (Genesis ch.46).Tradition holds that they originated from the 12 sons of Jacob (later called Israel).


Who are Abraham's descendants?

The main are Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph.__________________________________________________________Abraham descendants are:Older son is Ishmael (or Ismael) and his descendants, mainly prophet MuhammadSecond son is Isac and his descendants, mainly Jacob, Joseph, and Jesus.


What was the name given to Jacob and his descendants meaning struggles with God?

The name given to Jacob and his descendants meaning struggles with God is Israel. This name was given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel in the book of Genesis.


Why did the Hebrews become known as israelites?

Because they were the descendants of Yaakov (Jacob), who was also known as Israel.


They were criginally known as hebrews but then they were known as israeltes how did that happen?

After Jacob was renamed "Israel" in Genesis 32, his descendants were called "the children of Israel" or "Israelites".


Where does the name Jews came from and where do the Jews come from?

The Jewish people are descendants of Abraham through his son Isaac and grandson Jacob (Jacob was given the name Israel by God, in Genesis ch.35). The name "Jews" comes from Judah, the fourth son of Jacob, since the bulk of the other tribes (other descendants of Jacob) were exiled by the Assyrians and did not return. The descendants of Judah were also exiled (by the Babylonians) but returned to build the Second Temple not long afterwards, and their descendants are extant to this day.


What tribe is dan the son of Jacob in?

He and his descendants constitute the Tribe of Dan.


Who are the Jews made of?

The Jews are the descendants of Jacob, plus people who have converted into Judaism.


What did the israelites have in common when they left Egypt?

They were all direct descendants of the patriarch Jacob.


What has the author William Kinsey written?

William Kinsey has written: 'A history of Jacob Kinsey (Jacob Kintzy) and his descendants' 'Dark is the mirror'


What are the descendants of Abraham?

The descendants of Abraham are Ishmael (Ismael) and Isaac (Isshaq). Ishmael descendants are merged into the Arabs. The descendants of one of Isaac sons (Jacob) comprised the 12 tribes of Jews. That is why it is said Arabs and Jews are cousins.