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• Initially describes the members of the tribe of Jacob's son, Judah
• The men of the town of Judah anointed David as King over the House of Judah 2 Sam-02
• Then after the death of Solomon, referred to the Southern Kingdom, which was made up of ten tribes: Judah, Benjamin, and Levi. They chose to followed Rehoboam, son of Solomon, rightful heir to thrown. Eventually captured by Assyrians. 1 Kings-12
• Southern Tribes of Israel (the country) became known as ""The Jews"" (2 Kings 14, 16)
• Eventually, the term "House of Israel" diminishes in reference to the northern kingdom as a distinct entity. The term "Jew," derived from "Judah," becomes more prominent.

Related words

• Judah
• Sons of Judah
• Jew
• Israel
• Israelites
• House of Jacob
• House of Israel

Hebrew, Israelite, Jew

The intention is to trace the words Hebrew, Israelite, and Jew. There are other sons not included on the diagram. Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Esau the son of Jacob/Israel had descendants who were not enslaved nor rescued from Egypt.

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