Israel

Historical Background: The nation of Israel holds a central place in biblical history and theology. According to the Bible, Israel's origins trace back to the patriarch Abraham, with whom God made a covenant, promising him descendants as numerous as the stars and the land of Canaan (Genesis 15:5-7). This promise was reaffirmed to Isaac and Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel (Genesis 35:10). The twelve tribes of Israel descended from Jacob's sons.

Exodus and Conquest: The Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land is a foundational narrative. Under Moses' leadership, they experienced the Exodus, receiving the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20). Joshua led the subsequent conquest of Canaan, fulfilling God's promise of land (Joshua 1:6).

Monarchy and Division: Israel's history as a united monarchy began with King Saul, followed by David, who established Jerusalem as the capital, and Solomon, who built the Temple (1 Samuel 10:1, 2 Samuel 5:6-7, 1 Kings 6:1). After Solomon's reign, the kingdom divided into Israel (Northern Kingdom) and Judah (Southern Kingdom) (1 Kings 12:16-20).

Exile and Return: Due to idolatry and disobedience, both kingdoms faced exile—Israel by Assyria and Judah by Babylon (2 Kings 17:6, 2 Kings 25:11). The return from Babylonian exile under leaders like Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah marked a period of restoration (Ezra 1:1-3, Nehemiah 2:17-18).

Prophetic Significance: Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel spoke of Israel's future restoration and the coming of a Messiah (Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 37:21-22). The New Testament presents Jesus as the fulfillment of these messianic prophecies (Matthew 1:22-23).

Palestine

Geographical Context: The term "Palestine" historically refers to the region encompassing modern-day Israel and surrounding areas. In biblical times, it was known as Canaan, the land promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:5-7).

Philistines: The name "Palestine" is derived from the Philistines, a people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. They were frequent adversaries of Israel during the period of the Judges and the early monarchy (Judges 13:1, 1 Samuel 17:1).

Roman Era: During the Roman occupation, the region was known as Judea, Samaria, and Galilee. The term "Palestine" was later used by the Romans after the Bar Kokhba revolt in the 2nd century AD as a means to minimize Jewish identification with the land.

Biblical Significance: Palestine is the setting for most of the biblical narrative, from the patriarchs to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Key biblical events, including Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, took place in this region (Matthew 27:33-35, John 19:41-42).

Theological Implications: The land holds theological significance as the stage for God's redemptive plan. It is seen as a symbol of God's promise and faithfulness to His people. The New Testament expands the concept of the Promised Land to include the spiritual inheritance of believers (Hebrews 11:8-10).

Modern Context: The modern political and social context of Israel and Palestine is complex, with ongoing disputes over land and sovereignty. While the Bible does not address contemporary political issues, it provides a historical and theological framework for understanding the significance of the land in God's purposes.Genesis 15:18
In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, To your seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates:
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Leviticus 25:23
The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine, for you are strangers and sojourners with me.
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Zechariah 2:8
For thus said the LORD of hosts; After the glory has he sent me to the nations which spoiled you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.
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Romans 11:25
For I would not, brothers, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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4540. Samareia -- Samaria, the name of both a city and a region in ...
... Short Definition: Samaria Definition: Samaria, a small district of Palestine, bounded
by ... of Samaria, the ancient capital of the kingdom of (northern) Israel. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4540.htm - 6k62. Abel Beth-maakah -- a city in Northern Israel
... a city in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Abel Beth-maakah Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-bale ... of Beth-Maakah; Abel of Beth-maakah, a place in Palestine -- Abel-beth ...
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1630. Gerizim -- a mountain in Northern Israel
... a mountain in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Gerizim Phonetic Spelling:
(gher-ee-zeem ... Gizriy), cut up (ie Rocky); Gerizim, a mountain of Palestine -- Gerizim. ...
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3361. Yoqmeam -- "let the people be established," a city in ...
... let the people be established," a city in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Yoqmeam ...
and am; (the) people will be raised; Jokmeam, a place in Palestine -- Jokmeam ...
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1835. Dan -- "judge," a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their ...
... and their territory, also a place in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Dan Phonetic ...
from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them ...
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2768. Chermon -- "sacred (mountain)," a mountain in S. Aram (Syria ...
... "sacred (mountain)," a mountain in S. Aram (Syria) and Northern Israel. Transliteration:
Chermon ... From charam; abrupt; Chermon, a mount of Palestine -- Hermon. ...
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3157. Yizreel -- "God sows," two Israelites, also two cities in ...
... God sows," two Israelites, also two cities in Isr., also a valley in Northern Israel. ...
and 'el; God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of ...
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1533. Gilboa -- a mountain in Northern Israel
... a mountain in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Gilboa Phonetic Spelling:
(ghil-bo'-ah ... ba'ah; fountain of ebullition; Gilboa, a mountain of Palestine -- Gilboa. ...
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3239. Yanowach -- a place in Northern Israel
... a place in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Yanowach Phonetic Spelling: ((with
enclitic ... quiet; Janoach or Janochah, a place in Palestine -- Janoah, Janohah. ...
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1038. Beth Maakah -- "house of Maakah," a place in Northern Israel
... "house of Maakah," a place in Northern Israel. Transliteration: Beth ... From bayith
and Ma'akah; house of Maakah; Beth-Maakah, a place in Palestine -- Beth-maachah ...
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Palestine Eighteen Centuries Ago
... "So long as Israel inhabited Palestine," says the Babylonian Talmud, "the country
was wide; but now it has become narrow." There is only too much historical ...
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The Rejuvenation and Restoration of Israel.
... attention to some of the numerous prophecies in both the Old and New Testaments
which announce the revival of Israel, their return to Palestine, and their ...
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In Palestine - Jews and Gentiles in the Land' - their Mutual ...
... who came up from Babylon took possession of, in the land of Israel, and unto ... Christian'
first marked the new Sect' which had sprung up in Palestine, [400] and ...
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Commerce
... foreigners (Josephus, Jew. War, 409-413). And the whole history of Israel
in Palestine points to the same inference. Only on one ...
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Israel Returning
... of darkness.' The men who had experienced that in God, the Israel, which by ... dew,'
or, rather, as the 'night mist,' a phenomenon occurring in Palestine in summer ...
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The Millennium in Relation to Israel.
... During the Millennium the land of Palestine will be apportioned equally among the ...
sit the twelve apostles judging the twelve tribes of Israel""And Jesus said ...
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The Child Jesus Brought from Egypt to Nazareth.
... Proverbs 3:6] and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel
[The phrase "land of Israel" originally meant all Palestine, but during ...
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The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present ...
... Israel"the mystery and miracle of history! Israel"about whom more than half the
Bible is concerned! Israel"to whom God gave the Land of Palestine. ...
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Palestine under Pagan Kings.
... the great leader and lawgiver of Israel. We have already had glimpses of the Hebrews
in the wilderness, their progress and rulers in Palestine, after the ...
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"In the Volume of the Book it is Written of Me" (Heb. . .
... just before the inspired account of God's bringing Abraham into Canaan " pointing
forward to the re-gathering of Israel in Palestine, immediately after the ...
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