Hear the words of your*** God, O Israel.
And I declare unto you*, O Israel, the Voice of the I AM is not gone from the earth.
And it should come to pass unto you, O Israel, the way of your** people should be open, and they should be delivered out of the bound kingdoms of the east.
Think not that this book is mine only revelation in this day; within your** house, O Israel, you should prepare unto the voice of your*** God.
Judge you not, O Israel, who are apostates before your*** God.
Throw open your*** doors, O Israel; my angels stand at the threshold.
Seek for the resurrection of your*** soul, O Israel, that Jehovih may be glorified in you*, forever and ever!
For this reason, I come not, in this day, to call sinners to repentance, nor to gather up the lost sheep of Israel.
As, by my curse upon you* and your* people, have I been bound to come back to deliver thee and them; so, by your* curse against Israel, should you now return down to the earth, and labor to lift up Israel.
For Israel hath fallen from communities, and hath taken to kings, after the manner of the heathen and idolater.
Israel, through thee, should regain the All One, which was lost.
Gabriel saith, that he himself, Gabriel, provided the way for the gathering of the lost sheep of Israel, through an iesu.10
The offspring of these two tribes were called Izere or Israel.
In the year 2574 B.K., the kingdoms of Israel perished, and they became a scattered people, and fell into bondage again.
God gave not to the Zarathustrians as to Israel, to move amongst strangers, but to dwell amidst the heathen within their own countries.
Hence, even the tribes of Israel had two calendars of time, the long and the short.
And when the throat is cut across and the blood flowing, they should all say: In Egupt the lamb of Jehovih is dead; His God should go hence with Israel, but Egupt should be accursed from this night!
Thus went Aaron and Akad, bearing this message in secret to the Heads of the Houses of Israel, saying unto them: Thus saith Moses: This is the commandment of Jehovih, Who is Almighty!
The king said: If it should be the Lord's will to take me off before they people are gone, you wilt have great bother; for my successor, Nu-ghan, hath a great hate toward Israel.
And it came to pass that the Israelites went away from their task-masters, and the rab'bahs sent them to the Heads; and the people of Israel were stirred up from one end of Egupt to the other.
And if you answerest not me, then should it come to pass in the month Abib, and on the ninth day and night thereof, Jehovih will raise His hand over Israel; but as for Egupt, your* Lord should strike her in death.
Pharaoh was now stricken, but not unto repentance, for evil was in his heart, and he cursed Moses and the Israelites, and swore an oath to destroy Israel, man, woman and child, so that never more should there be one on the earth.
When Moses heard of this afterwards he rebuked Israel, saying: Because you* have accepted these things it will be said, you* borrowed them and begged them so as to despoil the Eguptians.
Thus delivered Jehovih the Israelites out of Egupt; and Israel believed in Him and in Moses, his servant.
From the time Moses began to put on foot the migration of Israel until he reached Shakelmarath, was four years two hundred and seven days.
And Moses made a song unto Jehovih, and Miriam, his sister sang it and played on the timbrel, and the women of Israel danced before Jehovih.
I will sing unto You* a song; and the children of Israel unto You*, O Eloih!
Merciful Almighty, Eloih, my God, and God of my fathers; Who hast led forth Israel and delivered her into the land of her fathers, O Eloih!
For this land is Thy purchase, O Eloih; in the passover of the blood of the lamb purchased You it; and Israel should pass over it in fear.
Archaeological evidence supports the existence of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, confirming events like the Assyrian destruction of Judah and the Babylonian exile.
Extra-biblical texts, such as the Mesha Stele and Assyrian records, corroborate biblical narratives about figures like King Omri of Israel.
Assyrian texts refer to Israel as "the land of Omri" and its rulers as "sons of Omri." These sources, including the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, affirm Omri's significance despite the Bible’s dismissive tone due to the rivalry between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Influenced heavily by his Yahwist high priest, Hilkiah, Hezekiah pursued a program that was aimed at centralizing religious practices and consolidating authority around the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
His reforms provided a theological basis for later leaders who sought to reassert Yahweh as the only true God of Israel.
Yahweh: Yahweh was also worshipped in Israel, though often alongside other deities, reflecting a more syncretic form of Yahwism.
The Twelve Tribes of Israel: In the Hebrew Bible, Jacob, also known as Israel, has twelve sons who become the progenitors of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
Written between the 3rd century BCE and the 2nd century CE, they include the earliest known copies of biblical texts and other ancient writings, offering insights into the culture and beliefs of first-century Palestine and Israel.
Location: Dead Sea, Israel [coordinates n="31.7683" e="35.2137" z="6"]
Location: Israel [coordinates n="32.9850" e="35.8115" z="6"]
Location: Jerusalem, Israel [coordinates n="31.7780" e="35.2353" z="6"]
In some interpretations, he is also referred to as "Israel," potentially because of his association with being a "father of many nations," a title akin to the way the patriarch Israel (Jacob) is understood.
These sources collectively help scholars draw the connection between Kronos, El, and the name Israel in the context of ancient Levantine mythology and culture, though direct evidence specifically referring to Kronos as "Israel" is rare and more a matter of interpretive connection through mythological syncretism.
Mauro Biglino discusses the children of Israel in the context of the division of nations and territories described in the Bible.
Masoretic Text: Deuteronomy 32:8 states that Elon (the Most High) divided the nations and established their boundaries based on the number of the children of Israel.
Qumran Texts: The older version of the text refers to the division being made according to the number of the children of the Elohim, not the children of Israel.
Yahweh is described as receiving the children of Israel as his "inheritance" or assigned group.
Biglino argues that the reference to the "children of Israel" in the Masoretic text is a later insertion, likely reflecting theological developments that sought to center the narrative around Israel.
The focus on the children of Israel as Yahweh's portion highlights their special status in this revised theological narrative but departs from the original context of the text.
Origin: Astarte was worshipped in the Levant (modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Israel) during the 2nd millennium BCE.
The connection of Kronos to biblical Jacob (Israel) as suggested by Phoenician tradition is an intriguing aspect of comparative mythology that hints at the syncretism and reinterpretation of ancient deities across different cultures.
The patriarch Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel after his encounter with the divine (Genesis 32:28), became the eponymous ancestor of the Israelites.
In certain Phoenician texts, the deity Kronos was referred to as “El” or "Israel." This association likely comes from an ancient reinterpretation of figures and their roles in myth.
It suggests that the Phoenicians saw a parallel between their god Kronos and the biblical patriarch Jacob/Israel, particularly in terms of authority and the foundational role they played for their respective people.
Kronos was the ruler of a bygone era, much like how Jacob/Israel was the patriarch of the Israelites.
This conceptual similarity—being a progenitor or "father figure" of an era or people—may have led to the Phoenician association of Kronos with Israel.
According to his accounts, Kronos (whom he called “El” or occasionally “Israel”) was seen as having established foundational principles, similar to Jacob/Israel’s role in the Hebrew Bible as the father of the tribes.
The equation of Kronos with Israel could be seen as an attempt to reconcile and reinterpret myths as Mediterranean cultures came into contact with each other.
Shared Archetypes: Jacob as the patriarch of the tribes of Israel and Kronos as a deity overseeing an earlier age of gods may share archetypal qualities—both represent origins, fatherhood, and transitions in the divine order or familial lineage.
Sanchuniathon and Philo of Byblos: The idea that Kronos was called "Israel" comes primarily from Philo of Byblos, who is one of our main sources for Phoenician mythology.
This blending is part of why Kronos (Greek) and El or Israel (Canaanite/Phoenician) might have been equated in Philo’s writings.
The claim that "in certain Phoenician texts, the deity Kronos was referred to as 'El' or 'Israel'" largely stems from the writings of Philo of Byblos, who, in the 1st-2nd century CE, translated and interpreted the earlier works of the Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon.
Philo’s writings suggest that Kronos held a name or title associated with "Israel," possibly pointing to an understanding of this figure as the patriarch or foundational entity of a group or people—akin to Jacob, who was renamed Israel and was the father of the 12 tribes of Israel.
The association of Kronos with "Israel" could imply that the Phoenicians viewed Kronos as having a role analogous to that of Jacob (Israel) in the Hebrew tradition—a patriarch or significant founder figure.
The use of "Israel" might have been an epithet or title reflecting a patriarchal figure in Phoenician culture, as the name "Israel" itself comes from the Hebrew root meaning "one who struggles with God" or "God prevails" (based on the biblical narrative of Jacob wrestling with an angel).
By attributing the name "Israel" to Kronos, the Phoenicians or Philo might have been emphasizing his role as a ruling patriarch—a position analogous to that of Jacob in the Israelite tradition.
The Greeks equated Kronos with the Roman Saturn, and Philo, in turn, equated Kronos with the Phoenician El, adding the association with "Israel." This reflects the syncretic practices of identifying different cultural myths with similar archetypes to create cohesion in the ancient Mediterranean world.
It's also possible that the connection between Kronos and Israel is a result of later interpretation or conflation.
The use of "Israel" might not have been a direct element of older Phoenician myth but rather an interpretive layer added to bridge different cultural understandings.
The claim that Kronos was referred to as "El" or "Israel" comes primarily from the writings of Philo of Byblos, who translated and interpreted earlier Phoenician sources.
Kronos was likely equated with "El," the supreme god of the Canaanite pantheon, and possibly associated with "Israel" to symbolize a patriarchal or foundational role similar to that of Jacob (renamed Israel) in Hebrew tradition.
The speaker delves into texts and sources to explore the idea that many mythological figures are based on real people and places, with a particular focus on Kronos, Judah, and the connections to Israel and the Phoenicians.
Kronos, also known as Saturn in Roman mythology, is equated with Jacob (Israel) in Phoenician tradition.
The Phoenicians referred to Kronos as "Israel," connecting him to biblical Jacob.
The video references "Cory's Ancient Fragments," which quotes historians like Sanchuniathon, supporting the identification of Kronos with Israel.
The Phoenicians called Kronos "El," which aligns with Israel's connection to Jacob.
The distinction between priests and Levites reveals an intricate system of spiritual hierarchy and service in ancient Israel:
The High Priest—the highest position—served as the ultimate mediator between God and Israel.
This structure demonstrates that Levites, while connected by lineage, carried out a functional role that transcended mere tribal identity, being at the core of the liturgical life of Israel.
The Ark of the Covenant held a central and sacred role in the religious life of ancient Israel, and both the Levites and priests (kohanim) had specific responsibilities related to it.
The Ark’s presence in the Holy of Holies was closely associated with God’s covenantal relationship with Israel, and the priests acted as the mediators of that relationship.
The Ark of the Covenant symbolized God’s presence and His covenant with Israel, and both the Levites and priests were essential to its safeguarding and proper use.
The Levites, especially the Kohathites, facilitated the movement and protection of the Ark, while the priests, particularly the High Priest, performed rituals that symbolized and maintained the relationship between God and Israel, centered around the Ark.
Elon Musk was recently questioned about his perspective on the situation in Israel and potential steps forward.
He observed that groups labeling Israel as the "little Satan" and America as the "big Satan" also demonstrate hostility towards Americans.
In 2005, Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip, after which Hamas was elected as the governing authority.
Children raised under Hamas may have received a hate-focused education, affecting their perceptions of Israel and the United States.
The foundational Jewish prayer, the Shema ("Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one"), reflects this idea.
In both the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Old Testament, deities like Baal, Asherah, Molech, and others are mentioned, especially in relation to the neighboring cultures of Israel, such as the Canaanites and Phoenicians.
Thus, the mentions of gods like Baal and Asherah in the Bible highlight the challenges faced by Israel to remain monotheistic amidst surrounding polytheistic cultures.
The Bible insists these idols are powerless and cannot compare to the living God of Israel.
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, before Baal-zephon, over against it shall ye encamp by the sea.
Mount Hermon is a prominent mountain cluster located at the border of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
Location: Mount Hermon is situated at the geographical intersection of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
"And the Lord said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel.
And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baal-peor." (Numb., xxv., 4, 5.)
and the people of Israel.
Hitherto we have believed that the historical records of our people reach no farther back than the arrival of Friso the presumptive founder of the Frisians, whereas here we become aware that these records mount up to more than 2000 years before Christ, surpassing the antiquity of Hellas and equalling that of Israel.
While he doesn't give a specific quote, he references the tradition of Michael as a key figure in the Bible, including passages such as Daniel 12:1, where Michael is described as the great prince and protector of Israel.
The number 144,000 is symbolic, originating from the 12 tribes of Israel (12 multiplied by 12).
The conversation delved into his journey, highlighting key moments in locations such as Egypt and Israel, his reflections on leadership, and the broader purpose of human life.
In May 2018, Robert Edward Grant visited Israel, where he ventured into Zedekiah's Cave, also known as Solomon's Quarry, located beneath the Dome of the Rock.
Judges 3:11: The land had peace for 40 years after Othniel, the judge, delivered Israel.
Judges 8:28: Gideon led Israel in peace for 40 years.
1 Samuel 4:18: Eli judged Israel for 40 years.
Praveen noted that the word "Naga" denotes a serpent-like or reptilian being and highlighted that references to serpent-like figures appear across various cultures, including ancient Israel and the Bible, where the term "serpent" has similar connotations.
The Philistines are introduced as significant rivals of Israel, appearing in the Bible from the time of Abraham to the reign of Israel's first kings.
Location: Levant (modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan)
Joshua 6:1 – "Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel.
Joshua 8:17 – "Not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who did not go out after Israel; they left the city open and pursued Israel."
Joshua 24:1 – "Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel."
Joshua 10:31 – "Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish; he took up positions against it and attacked it."
Numbers 21:1 – "When the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negeb, heard that Israel was coming by the way of Atharim, he fought against Israel."
Numbers 33:40 – "And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negeb, heard of the coming of the people of Israel."
1 Kings 8:16 – "Since the day that I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel in which to build a house, that my name might be there, but I chose David to be over my people Israel."
Joshua 18:1 – "Then the whole congregation of the people of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there."
Jeremiah 7:12 – "Go now to my place that was in Shiloh, where I made my name dwell at first, and see what I did to it because of the evil of my people Israel."