Israelites

Ignatius Donnelly

Atlantis reconstructed

Various ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Ethiopians, and Israelites, refrained from consuming pork from early times due to its potential health hazards, like trichinosis, demonstrating a profound understanding of health long before modern discoveries.

Parting of the Sea: Both the Israelites and the ancestors of the Quiches experienced the parting of the sea for their passage.

Ignatius Donnelly

The Destruction of Atlantis

Parting of the Sea: Both the Israelites and the ancestors of the Quiches experienced the parting of the sea for their passage.

Biblical

King David

The Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone was discovered in 1868 in Dhiban (modern-day Jordan) and contains an inscription that commemorates Mesha's victories over the Israelites and his building projects.

The inscription details how Chemosh eventually helped Mesha to overthrow the Israelite rule.

Mesha boasts about his conquest of Israelite cities, mentioning that he destroyed them and dedicated the spoils to Chemosh.

Synchronisms with Egyptian and Mesopotamian records allow for more precise dating of certain events mentioned in the Bible, helping to establish a timeline for the Israelite monarchy.

Notably, the Israelites are said to have encountered the worship of Chemosh during their conflicts with the Moabites.

The stele describes how Chemosh allowed Moab to be subjugated by Israel due to his anger but later empowered Mesha to overthrow Israelite rule and reclaim Moabite territories.

Sabine Baring-Gould

The death of Adam

David's legacy includes unifying the Israelite tribes, establishing Jerusalem as the capital, and his covenant with God, which promised that his descendants would rule Israel.

1 YHWH Elohim spoke to Moses in the tent of meeting in the Desert of Sinai on the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. He said: 2 “Take a census of the whole Israelite community by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. 

This instruction means to count every member of the Israelite community.

44 These were the men counted by Moses and Aaron and the twelve leaders of Israel, each one representing his family. 45 All the Israelites twenty years old or more who were able to serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. 46 The total number was 603,550.

49 “You must not count the tribe of Levi or include them in the census of the other Israelites

Imagine the tabernacle as an ancient, highly sophisticated alien energy device central to the Israelites.

52 The Israelites are to set up their tents by divisions, each of them in their own camp under their standard. 

53 The Levites, however, are to set up their tents around the tabernacle of the covenant law so that my wrath will not fall on the Israelite community.

54 The Israelites did all this just as the YHWH Elohim commanded Moses.

Moses is a prophet and leader, chosen to communicate directly with the Anunnaki (Yahweh) and convey his commands to the Israelites.

2 “The Israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the banners of their family.”

32 These are the Israelites, counted according to their families. All the men in the camps, by their divisions, number 603,550. 

33 The Levites, however, were not counted along with the other Israelites, as the YHWH Elohim commanded Moses.

34 So the Israelites did everything the YHWH Elohim commanded Moses; that is the way they encamped under their standards, and that is the way they set out, each of them with their clan and family.

8 They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle. 

9 Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him.

The "sanctuary" mentioned in this context refers to the Tabernacle, and later the Temple, which were central places of worship for the Israelites.

12 “I have taken the Levites from among the Israelites in place of the first male offspring of every Israelite woman.

38 Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites.

40 YHWH Elohim said to Moses, “Count all the firstborn Israelite males who are a month old or more and make a list of their names. 

41 Take the Levites for me in place of all the firstborn of the Israelites, and the livestock of the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the livestock of the Israelites.

42 So Moses counted all the firstborn of the Israelites, as YHWH Elohim commanded him. 

46 To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who exceed the number of the Levites, 

48 Give the money for the redemption of the additional Israelites to Aaron and his sons.”

50 From the firstborn of the Israelites he collected silver weighing 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. 

Mesopotamian

The Holy Seven

Aaron, the brother of Moses in the Abrahamic religions, served as the High Priest and played a critical role in establishing the religious practices and leadership among the Israelites.

4 The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat!  We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. 

"Manna" from the Bible refers to the miraculous food that God provided for the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the desert after their exodus from Egypt.

The Israelites were instructed to gather just enough manna each day for their needs, with a double portion collected the day before the Sabbath, as none would fall on the Sabbath itself.

It was a crucial sustenance for the Israelites and is frequently cited as an example of divine providence.

Exodus 16:15 - When the Israelites saw the food provided by God, they said to one another, "It is manna," because they did not know what it was.

Numbers 11:6-9 - The text here talks about the Israelites growing weary of eating manna, describing it and how it fell with the dew at night.

John 6:31-58: In the New Testament, manna is referred to in Jesus' discourse where he compares himself to the manna that was provided to the Israelites, calling himself the "true bread from heaven" that gives life to the world, contrasting the temporary sustenance of manna with the eternal life he brings.

Hinduism

Vaivasvata Manu

According to biblical genealogy, Shem is considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites and Arabs.

Spiritual Awakening and GuidanceFor Moses, this encounter is not just a moment of revelation but also a turning point that awakens him to his mission to lead the Israelites.

Leaders and LiberatorsMoses is known for leading the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, a pivotal act of liberation.

Elijah called for the Israelites to turn back to God, and Jesus’ message also centered on repentance and the Kingdom of God.

Biblical

Golden objects

Created by the Israelites while Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 32).

Worn by the Israelites and used to make the Golden Calf (Exodus 32:2-4).

In the Ark of the Covenant, there was a golden urn holding the manna, as a reminder of the Israelites' time in the wilderness (Hebrews 9:4).

This transformation is part of the signs and wonders intended to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Biblical

Canaanites

Instead, it focuses on their culture, economy, and interactions with neighboring civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Hittites, and later the Israelites.

Religious ContextIn the context of ancient religious practices, the worship of Moloch was marked by rites that were considered abhorrent by neighboring cultures, particularly the Israelites.

Jerusalem

Valley of Hinnom

Moreover, he offered sacrifice in the Valley of Ben-hinnom, and immolated his children by fire in accordance with the abominable practices of the nations whom the LORD had dispossessed before the Israelites.

Its historical and religious significance is particularly noteworthy in the context of ancient Israelite religion and its later interpretations in Jewish and Christian traditions.

The Israelites were the descendants of twelve sons of the biblical patriarch Jacob.

Exodus 3:8, 17: The land promised to the Israelites, described as "flowing with milk and honey," includes the land of the Amorites, among other peoples.

Numbers 13:29: The Amorites are mentioned as living in the Negev, the southern region of Canaan, encountered by the Israelite spies.

The Israelites requested passage through his land, but Sihon refused and was defeated in battle.

Deuteronomy 1:44: In this passage, Moses recounts how the Amorites living in the mountains came out against the Israelites and chased them like bees.

Joshua 10:5-6, 12-14: The Amorite kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon united against the Israelite Gibeonites, leading to a significant battle in which Joshua famously commanded the sun to stand still.

Amos 2:9-10: God reminds Israel of the destruction of the Amorites, described as tall as cedars and strong as oaks, before the Israelite conquest of Canaan.

Giants

Goliath

Setting: The story is set during a time when the Israelites were at war with the Philistines.

For 40 days, he challenged the Israelites to send out a champion to fight him, but they were all terrified.

His faith, courage, and skill with the sling turned the tide of the battle, leading to a great victory for the Israelites.

Defiant and Arrogant: In the biblical narrative, Goliath is portrayed as being defiant and arrogant, especially towards the Israelites and their God, issuing daily challenges for single combat.

Reputation: Goliath's reputation as a fearsome warrior was well-established, which contributed to the fear he instilled in the Israelite army.

The biblical narrative, particularly in Numbers 13:33, describes the Anakim as formidable and intimidating, causing fear among the Israelites.

The Israelites associated the Anakim with the Nephilim, the giants mentioned in Genesis 6:4, indicating their perceived extraordinary size and strength.

The Ark is said to have been constructed by the Israelites under the divine guidance of Moses while they were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt.

The Ark played a central role in the religious practices of the Israelites.

These commandments were fundamental laws for the Israelites and served as the basis for their covenant with God.

It was carried by the Israelites during their travels and, according to biblical accounts, had miraculous properties.

For instance, it was said to have the power to lead the Israelites and provide divine guidance.

It was carried around the walls of Jericho, causing them to fall, and allowing the Israelites to conquer the city.

It was considered the earthly throne of God and the place where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites.

Divine Presence: Symbolizes God's presence among the Israelites, described as the place where God would meet and speak with Moses (Exodus 25:22).

Guidance and Protection: Led the Israelites during their desert travels and provided divine guidance (Numbers 10:33-36).

Central Role in Worship: Placed in the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle and later in Solomon's Temple, central to Israelite worship and sacrificial system (Exodus 26:33-34, I Kings 8:6).

9:54 - Israelites in Egypt:

Exodus: Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, pursued by Pharaoh's army, which was destroyed at the Red Sea.

9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them.

I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”

11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”

14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

Elohim

Yahweh YHWH

The Plagues of Egypt - Yahweh sends ten plagues on Egypt to force Pharaoh to release the Israelites, culminating in the death of the firstborn (Exodus 7-12).

Drowning the Egyptian Army - Yahweh parts the Red Sea for the Israelites and then drowns the pursuing Egyptian army (Exodus 14).

Destruction of Jericho - Yahweh commands the Israelites to destroy Jericho and kill all its inhabitants (Joshua 6).

Punishment of David’s Census - Yahweh sends a plague that kills 70,000 Israelites as punishment for David taking a census (2 Samuel 24).

Biblical References:Deuteronomy 32:8-9: This passage speaks of the division of nations by the Most High (Elyon) and mentions that YHWH's portion is His people, Jacob, but earlier traditions might have influenced this allocation of regions or roles to deities.Psalms 78:40 and Psalms 106:14: These refer to the Israelites' experiences in the desert and their relationship with YHWH during that time.

Ancient Israelites

Yahweh was an ancient Levantine deity, and national god of the Israelite kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

His name is not attested other than among the Israelites, and there is no consensus on its etymology, with ehyeh ašer ehyeh ("I Am that I Am"), the explanation presented in Exodus 3:14

Wallis suggests that Yahweh was originally seen as a tribal god or even a colonizing entity that was later adopted as the supreme deity by the Israelites.

The Israelites cross the Jordan River through a miraculous intervention of God with the Arc of the Covenant and are circumcised at Gibeath-Haaraloth (translated as hill of foreskins), renamed Gilgal in memory.

In this verse, the Nephilim are mentioned again in the context of the Israelite spies reporting back about the land of Canaan.

This statement was made by the Israelite spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.

The spies reported back that they saw the Anakim there, a formidable race of giants, causing fear among the Israelites.

In biblical accounts, the Anakim are described as a powerful, tall, and intimidating people, contributing to the Israelites' initial reluctance to enter the Promised Land.

It was under Joshua’s leadership, Moses’ successor, that the Israelites engaged in battles in Canaan, including conflicts with the inhabitants of the land, which would have included the Anakim.

The Anakim were said to be concentrated in several cities in Canaan, and the Israelites, according to the biblical account, eventually defeated them and took control of these areas.

When Israel left Egypt and was in the wilderness seeking to enter the Promised Land, Moses sent 12 Israelite spies (one from each tribe) to Canaan.

Libnah is also the name of the 17th station among the places the Israelites are said to have stopped over at during the Exodus.

The context suggests that this Libna lay somewhere in the Sinai Desert which the Israelites are described as traversing prior to entering the land of Canaan.Libnah is assigned to the tribe of Judah as one of the 13 Kohanic cities during the Israelite settlement (Joshua 21:13).

Hinduism

Padma Purana

According to biblical genealogy, Shem is considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites and Arabs.

When the ancestors of the Quiches migrated to America the Divinity parted the sea for their passage, as the Red Sea was parted for the Israelites.

Shem's line is significant in the biblical narrative because it leads to the establishment of the Israelites and the covenant with God through figures like Abraham and his descendants.