ISRAEL. 1. A name given to Jacob, Gen. 32:24–32; 2 Kin. 17:34; Hos. 12:3, 4. 2. A name of the Christ in prophecy, Isa. 49:3. 3. A name given to the descendants of Jacob, a nation. Called also Israelites, and Hebrews, Gen. 43:32; Ex. 1:15; 9:7; 10:3; 21:2; Lev. 23:42; Josh. 13:6, etc.; 1 Sam. 4:6; 13:3, 19; 14:11, 21; Phil. 3:5. Tribes of Israel were named after the sons of Jacob. In lists usually the names Levi and Joseph, two sons of Jacob, do not appear. 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 stead, Gen. 48:5; Josh. 14:4, and their names appear in the catalogs of tribes instead of those of Levi and Joseph, as follows: Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Ephraim, Gad, Issachar, Judah, Manasseh, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon, Zebulun. Names of, seen in John’s vision, on the gates of the New Jerusalem, Rev. 21:12. Prophecies concerning, Gen. 15:5, 13; 25:23; 26:4; 27:28, 29, 40; 48:19; 49; Deut. 33; of the multitude of, Gen. 13:16; 15:5; 22:17; 26:4; 28:14; of their captivity in Egypt, Gen. 15:13, 14; Acts 7:6, 7. Divided into families, each of which had a chief, Num. 25:14; 26; 36:1; Josh. 7:14; 1 Chr. 4–8. Number of, who went into Egypt, Gen. 46:8–27; Ex. 1:5; Deut. 10:22; Acts 7:14. Number of, at the time of the exodus, Ex. 12:37, 38 with Gen. 47:27; Ex. 1:7–20; Psa. 105:24; Acts 7:17. Number of, fit for military service when they left Egypt, Ex. 12:37; at Sinai, by tribes, Num. 1:1–50; after the plague, Num. 26; when David numbered, 2 Sam. 24:1–9; 1 Chr. 21:5, 6; 27:23, 24; after the captivity, Ezra 2:64; Neh. 7:66, 67; in John’s apocalyptic vision, Rev. 7:1–8. Dwelt in Goshen, Gen. 46:28–34; 47:4–10, 27, 28. Dwelt in Egypt four hundred and thirty years, Ex. 12:40, 41, with Gen. 15:13; Acts 7:6; Gal. 3:17. Were enslaved and oppressed by the Egyptians, Ex. 1; 2; 5; Acts 7:18–36. Their groaning heard of God, Ex. 2:23–25. Moses commissioned as deliverer, Ex. 3:2–22; 4:1–17. The land of Egypt plagued on their account, see Egypt. Exempt from the plagues, Ex. 8:22, 23; 9:4–6, 26; 10:23; 11:7; 12:13. Children were spared when the firstborn of the Egyptians were slain, Ex. 12:13, 23. Instituted the passover, Ex. 12:1–28. Borrowed jewels from the Egyptians, Ex. 11:2, 3; 12:35, 36; Psa. 105:37. Urged by the Egyptians to depart, Ex. 12:31–39. Journey from Rameses to Succoth, Ex. 12:37–39. Made the journey by night, Ex. 12:42. The day of their deliverance to be a memorial, Ex. 12:42; 13:3–16. Led of God, Ex. 13:18, 21, 22. Providentially cared for, Deut. 8:3, 4; 29:5, 6; 34:7; Neh. 9:21; Psa. 105:37. See Manna; Cloud, Pillar of. Journey from Succoth to Etham, Ex. 13:20; to Pi-hahiroth, Ex. 14:2; Num. 33:5–7. Pursued by the Egyptians, Ex. 14:5–31. Pass through the Red Sea, Ex. 14:19–22; Deut. 11:4; Psa. 78; 105; 106; 107; 136. Order of march, Num. 2. Journey to Marah, Ex. 15:23; Num. 33:8. Complaint on account of the bitter water, Ex. 15:23–25; water of, sweetened, Ex. 15:25. Journey to Elim, Ex. 15:27; Num. 33:9. For the itinerary, see Num. 33. Complained about food, Ex. 16:2, 3. Provided with manna and quails, Ex. 16:4–36. Complained in need of water at Rephidim, Ex. 17:2–7; water miraculously supplied from the rock at Meribah, Ex. 17:5–7. Defeat the Amalekites, Ex. 17:13; Deut. 25:17, 18. Arrive at Sinai, Ex. 19:1; Num. 33:15. At the suggestion of Jethro, Moses’s father-in-law, they organize a system of government, Ex. 18:25; Deut. 1:9–18. The message of God to them, requiring that they shall be obedient to his commandments, and as a reward they would be to him a holy nation, and their reply, Ex. 19:3–8. Sanctify themselves for receiving the law, Ex. 19:10–15. The law delivered to, Ex. 20–23; 24:1–4; 25–31; Lev. 1–25; 27; Deut. 5; 15; 16. The people receive it and covenant obedience to it, Ex. 24:3, 7. Idolatry of, Ex. 32; Deut. 9:17–21. The anger of the Lord in consequence, Ex. 32:9–14. Moses’s indignation; breaks the tables of stone; enters the camp; commands the Levites; three thousand slain, Ex. 32:19–35. Visited by a plague, Ex. 32:35. Hardness of Heart of, Ex. 33:3; 34:9; Deut. 9:12–29. God withdraws his presence, Ex. 33:1–3. The mourning of, when God refused to lead them, Ex. 33:4–10. Tables renewed, Ex. 34. Pattern for the tabernacle and the vessels, and forms of worship to be observed, Ex. 25–31. Gifts consecrated for the creation of the tabernacle, Ex. 35; 36:1–7; Num. 7. The erection of the tabernacle; the manufacture of the vessels, including the garments of the priests; and their sanctification, Ex. 36:8–38; 37–40. First sacrifice offered by, under the law, Lev. 8:14–36; 9:8–24. Second passover observed, Num. 9:1–5. March out of the wilderness, Num. 10:11–36. For itinerary, see Num. 33. Order of camp and march, Num. 2. Arrive at the border of Canaan, Num. 12:16. Send twelve spies to view the land, Num. 13; 32:8; Deut. 1:22, 25; Josh. 14:7. Return with a majority and minority report, Num. 13:26–33; 14:6–10. Complained over the report, Num. 14:1–5. The judgment of God upon them in consequence of their unbelief and complaint, Num. 14:13–39. Reaction, and their purpose to enter the land; are defeated by the Amalekites, Num. 14:40–45; Deut. 1:41–45. Abide at Kadesh, Deut. 1:46. Return to the wilderness, where they remain thirty-eight years, and all die except Joshua and Caleb, Num. 14:20–39. Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, Num. 16:1–40; Deut. 11:6. Complaint against Moses and Aaron; are plagued; fourteen thousand seven hundred die; plague stayed, Num. 16:41–50. Complained about water in Meribah; the rock is struck, Num. 20:1–13. Are refused passage through the country of Edom, Num. 20:14–21. The death of Aaron, Num. 20:22, 29; 33:38, 39; Deut. 10:6. Defeat the Canaanites, Num. 21:1–3. Are scourged with serpents, Num. 21:4–9. Defeat the Amorites, Num. 21:21–32; Deut. 2:24–35, and the king of Baasha, Num. 21:33–35; Deut. 3:1–17. Arrive in the plains of Moab, at the fords of the Jordan, Num. 22:1; 33:48, 49. Commit idolatry with the people of Moab, Num. 25:1–5. Visited by a plague in consequence; twenty-four thousand die, Num. 25:6–15; 26:1. The people numbered for the allotment of the land, Num. 26. The daughters of Zelophehad sue for an inheritance, Num. 27:1–11; Josh. 17:3–6. Conquest of the Midianites, Num. 31. Nations dread, Deut. 2:25. Renew the covenant, Deut. 29. Moses dies, and people mourn, Deut. 34. Joshua appointed leader, Num. 27:18–23; Deut. 31:23. See Joshua. All who were numbered at Sinai perished in the wilderness except Caleb and Joshua, Num. 26:63, 65; Deut. 2:14–16. Piety of those who entered Canaan, Josh. 23:8; Judg. 2:7–10; Jer. 2:2, 3. Men chosen to allot the lands of Canaan among the tribes and families, Num. 34:17–29. Remove from Shittim to Jordan, Josh. 3:1. Cross Jordan, Josh. 4. Circumcision observed and passover celebrated, Josh. 5. Jericho taken, Josh. 6. Ai taken, Josh. 7; 8. Make a league with the Gibeonites, Josh. 9. Defeat the five Amorite kings, Josh. 10. Conquest of the land, Josh. 21:43–45, with Judg. 1. The land allotted, Josh. 15–21. Two and one-half tribes return from the west side of the Jordan; erect a memorial to signify the unity of the tribes; the memorial misunderstood; the controversy which followed; its amicable adjustment, Josh. 22. Joshua’s exhortation immediately before his death, Josh. 23. Covenant renewed, death of Joshua, Josh. 24; Judg. 2:8, 9. Religious fidelity during the life of Joshua, Josh. 24:31; Judg. 2:7.