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Lost Tribes or Scattered?Lost Tribes or Scattered?


What happened on this Date?What happened on this Date?Today is the 5Today is the 5thth day of the 4 day of the 4thth month of God. (July 1, 2006) month of God. (July 1, 2006)

2Kgs.25[3] And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine 2Kgs.25[3] And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land. land.

Jer.39[2] And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, Jer.39[2] And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up. the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.

Jer.52[6] And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the Jer.52[6] And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land. people of the land.

Ezek.1[1] Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth Ezek.1[1] Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.visions of God.----------- -----------


It all starts here:It all starts here:

I Kings 11 - read all of this chapter I Kings 11 - read all of this chapter slowslow


The kingdom of Israel reached its height at The kingdom of Israel reached its height at the time of David and Solomon, the time of David and Solomon, approximately 1,000 years before the time approximately 1,000 years before the time of Yeshua. During the reign of Solomon?s of Yeshua. During the reign of Solomon?s son, Rehobam, the northern ten tribes of son, Rehobam, the northern ten tribes of Israel split away from Judah and Benjamin. Israel split away from Judah and Benjamin. Thus the kingdom was divided into the Thus the kingdom was divided into the northern tribes of Israel and the southern northern tribes of Israel and the southern tribes of Judah.tribes of Judah.

The northern tribes of Israel were taken into The northern tribes of Israel were taken into captivity by the Assyrians in the eighth captivity by the Assyrians in the eighth century B.C. and the southern tribes of century B.C. and the southern tribes of Judah were taken into captivity during the Judah were taken into captivity during the sixth century. The Bible records that the sixth century. The Bible records that the captivity of Judah returned to the land of captivity of Judah returned to the land of Israel during the fifth century B.C. (Ezra, Israel during the fifth century B.C. (Ezra, Neh)Neh)


Bible does not record any major Bible does not record any major description of the restoration of the description of the restoration of the northern tribes. There has been much northern tribes. There has been much speculation over the years as to the speculation over the years as to the question, "Where are the lost ten question, "Where are the lost ten tribes?"tribes?"

There are many dangerous cult groups There are many dangerous cult groups that claim to be "actual" descendents that claim to be "actual" descendents of the ten northern tribes. This of the ten northern tribes. This ranges from groups in Japan, Gypsies, ranges from groups in Japan, Gypsies, Africian Americans, Britan, Native Africian Americans, Britan, Native Americans and the list goes on and Americans and the list goes on and on.on.


There are some elements in There are some elements in Mormonism, the World Wide Mormonism, the World Wide Church of God, the Armstrong Church of God, the Armstrong group and Jehovah?s Witnesses group and Jehovah?s Witnesses that make similar claims. It has that make similar claims. It has even affected parts of the even affected parts of the Christian Zionist movement and Christian Zionist movement and the many flavors of the Two the many flavors of the Two house doctrine in the Messianic house doctrine in the Messianic world today ( 2006 ).world today ( 2006 ).


Beware of books with information Beware of books with information

that is not provable!that is not provable! These books alway use terms such as: These books alway use terms such as:

1) it may be1) it may be

2) it seems to be2) it seems to be

3) sounds like3) sounds like

4) a possibility4) a possibility

5) sounds crazy but...5) sounds crazy but...

6) it feels like6) it feels like

7) put together histories, fables, Jewish 7) put together histories, fables, Jewish fables and endless genealogiesfables and endless genealogies


Paul and Peter warn us: Paul and Peter warn us:

1Tim.11Tim.1 [4] Neither give heed to fables and [4] Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies , which minister endless genealogies , which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.is in faith: so do.

1Tim.41Tim.4[ [ 77] But ] But refuse profane and old wives' refuse profane and old wives' fablesfables , and exercise thyself rather unto , and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. godliness.

2Tim.42Tim.4[ [ 33] For the time will come when they will ] For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, heap to themselves teachers, having itching earshaving itching ears;[;[44 ] And they shall turn ] And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and away their ears from the truth, and shall be shall be turned unto fablesturned unto fables . .


Paul and Peter warn us:Paul and Peter warn us:

Tit.1Tit.1[ [ 1414] ] Not giving heed to Jewish fables , Not giving heed to Jewish fables , and commandments of men, that turn from and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. the truth.

Tit.3Tit.3[9] But avoid foolish questions, and [9] But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.vain.

2Pet.12Pet.1[ [ 1616] For ] For we have not followed cunningly we have not followed cunningly devised fablesdevised fables , when we made known unto you , when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.


All the tribes of Israel are included in All the tribes of Israel are included in what we call today the Jewish people. what we call today the Jewish people. There is much biblical evidences that There is much biblical evidences that prove this position.prove this position.

During the time of the kingdom division During the time of the kingdom division and the captivities, a certain and the captivities, a certain percentage of each of the northern percentage of each of the northern tribes came down and took up tribes came down and took up residence in the area of Judah. After residence in the area of Judah. After that time the name Judah or the Jews that time the name Judah or the Jews referred not only to the specific tribe referred not only to the specific tribe of Judah but also to the Benjaminites, of Judah but also to the Benjaminites, the Levites and the remnant of all the the Levites and the remnant of all the northern tribes.northern tribes.


Exod.1Exod.1 [7] And the children of Israel were fruitful, and [7] And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.

Esth.3 [8] And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a Esth.3 [8] And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them.profit to suffer them.

Esth.8 [9] Then were the king's scribes called at that time in Esth.8 [9] Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their according to their writing, and according to their language.language.


The RemnantThe Remnant

The book of II Chronicles records many times The book of II Chronicles records many times that the members of the northern tribes that the members of the northern tribes immigrated to Judah after the kingdom immigrated to Judah after the kingdom division. This happened from the very division. This happened from the very moment of the division.moment of the division.

2Chr.102Chr.10[ [ 1616] And when all Israel saw that the king ] And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house.and now, David, see to thine own house. So all So all Israel went to their tentsIsrael went to their tents.[ .[ 1717] ] But as for the But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.


It could not be stated more clearly It could not be stated more clearly that there were members of the that there were members of the Israeli tribes living in the Israeli tribes living in the territory of Judah. territory of Judah.

II Chronicles 11:3 states that II Chronicles 11:3 states that Rehobam was the king not only Rehobam was the king not only of Judah but to ALL Israel living of Judah but to ALL Israel living IN Judah and Benjamin.IN Judah and Benjamin.


2Chr.112Chr.11[3] Speak unto Rehoboam the [3] Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying, saying,

II Chronicles 11: 16-17 states that II Chronicles 11: 16-17 states that members of ALL the tribes of Israel members of ALL the tribes of Israel who were loyal to God came down to who were loyal to God came down to Jerusalem and strengthened the Jerusalem and strengthened the kingdom of Judah. kingdom of Judah.


2Chr.112Chr.11[ [ 1616] And after them out of ] And after them out of all the tribes all the tribes of Israelof Israel such as set their hearts to seek the such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem,LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers .[17] .[17] So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomonwalked in the way of David and Solomon. .

II Chronicles 15:9 tells us that during the II Chronicles 15:9 tells us that during the revival of King Assa that there were "great revival of King Assa that there were "great numbers from Israel" who came over to numbers from Israel" who came over to Judah.Judah.


2Chr.152Chr.15[ [ 99] And ] And he gathered all he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of strangers with them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they fell to him of Simeon: for they fell to him out of Israel in abundance, when out of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the LORD his God they saw that the LORD his God was with him.was with him.


II Chronicles 24:5 speaks of II Chronicles 24:5 speaks of members gathered from all the members gathered from all the

tribes of Israel.tribes of Israel.

2Chr.242Chr.24[ [ 55] And he gathered together the ] And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, andGo out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel gather of all Israel money to repair the money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not. the Levites hastened it not.


II Chronicles 30:18 to 27 speaks of the children of II Chronicles 30:18 to 27 speaks of the children of the Israelite tribes who came to Judah during the the Israelite tribes who came to Judah during the

Feast of Unleavened Bread.Feast of Unleavened Bread.

2Chr.302Chr.30[ [ 1818] ] For a multitude of the people, For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and ZebulunIssachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed , had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every oneevery one

[ [ 1919] That prepareth his heart to seek God, the ] That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary. sanctuary.


2 Chronicles 30:2 Chronicles 30:[[2020] And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and ] And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and

healed the people.healed the people.

[[2121 ] And the ] And the children of Israel that were children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORDloud instruments unto the LORD . .

[[2222] And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the ] And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. confession to the LORD God of their fathers.


2 Chronicles 30:2 Chronicles 30:[23] And the whole assembly took counsel to [23] And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept other keep other seven days: and they kept other seven days with gladness. seven days with gladness.

[[2424] For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the ] For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. themselves.

[25] And all the congregation of Judah, with [25] And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced. and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.


2 Chronicles 30:2 Chronicles 30:

[[2626] So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for ] So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem. Jerusalem.

[[2727] Then the priests the Levites arose and ] Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven. dwelling place, even unto heaven.


II Chronicles 31:1 to 6 speaks of members of II Chronicles 31:1 to 6 speaks of members of the tribes of Ephraim, Menassah, Zebulun, the tribes of Ephraim, Menassah, Zebulun,

and Asher coming to Jerusalem.and Asher coming to Jerusalem.

2Chr.312Chr.31[[1 1 ] Now when all this was finished, ] Now when all this was finished, all all Israel that were present Israel that were present went out to the cities of went out to the cities of Judah, and brake the images in pieces, and cut Judah, and brake the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and ManassehEphraim also and Manasseh, until they had , until they had utterly destroyed them all. Thenutterly destroyed them all. Then all the children all the children of Israel returnedof Israel returned , every man to his possession, , every man to his possession, into their own cities. into their own cities.



22] And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the ] And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD. gates of the tents of the LORD.

[[33] He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for ] He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of the LORD. the LORD.

[[44] Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in ] Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD. that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.



[[55] And as soon as the commandment came ] And as soon as the commandment came abroad, abroad, the children of Israel the children of Israel brought in brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the fields; and the honey, and of all the increase of the fields; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.

[[66] And concerning the ] And concerning the children of Israel and children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of JudahJudah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they , they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps. the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps.


II Chronicles 34:6 adds to that list II Chronicles 34:6 adds to that list members of the tribes Simeon members of the tribes Simeon and Naphtali.and Naphtali.

II Chronicles 34:9 states clearly II Chronicles 34:9 states clearly that there were members of "ALL that there were members of "ALL THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL" who THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL" who were living in Jerusalem after the were living in Jerusalem after the time of the Assyrian captivity.time of the Assyrian captivity.



[[1 1 ] Josiah was eight years old when he began to ] Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years. years.

[[22] And he did that which was right in the sight of ] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. the left.

[[33] For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was ] For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images. molten images.



[[44] And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his ] And they brake down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that were on high above presence; and the images, that were on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, images, and the molten images, he brake in pieces, and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the and made dust of them, and strowed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them. graves of them that had sacrificed unto them. [[55] And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their ] And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. [6] And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, [6] And so did he in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali, with their mattocks round about. with their mattocks round about.



[[77] And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, ] And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem. Jerusalem.

[[88] Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had ] Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. God.

[9] And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they [9] And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israelall the remnant of Israel , and of all Judah and , and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.


II Chronicles 35:3 mentions the II Chronicles 35:3 mentions the Levites taught "all Israel" who were Levites taught "all Israel" who were

part of Judah.part of Judah.

2Chr.352Chr.35[ [ 33] And said unto the ] And said unto the Levites that Levites that taught all Israeltaught all Israel , which were holy unto , which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel, your God, and his people Israel,


II Chronicles 35:317 mentions II Chronicles 35:317 mentions the children of Israel kept the the children of Israel kept the

PassoverPassover

[[1717] And the ] And the children of Israel that children of Israel that were present kept the passover were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.unleavened bread seven days.


Captivity Restored - Ezra and Captivity Restored - Ezra and NehemiahNehemiah

After the Babylonian captivity, the After the Babylonian captivity, the nation of Israel was restored under nation of Israel was restored under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah. the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah. In those books are extensive In those books are extensive genealogical records. The fact that genealogical records. The fact that there were careful genealogical there were careful genealogical records proves that not only were the records proves that not only were the northern Israelites part of the northern Israelites part of the restoration, but that they kept restoration, but that they kept records of their families and they records of their families and they knew which tribe they were from.knew which tribe they were from.


Ezra 2:2 starts the records of "the Ezra 2:2 starts the records of "the number of the men of the people of number of the men of the people of

ISRAEL."ISRAEL."

Ezra.2Ezra.2[ [ 22] Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, ] Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of The number of the men of the people of Israel: the men of the people of Israel:

Ezra 2:59 states that people had specific Ezra 2:59 states that people had specific genealogical records not only to which of genealogical records not only to which of the northern tribes they were a part of, but the northern tribes they were a part of, but even as to which household: "identify their even as to which household: "identify their father?s house of their genealogy, whether father?s house of their genealogy, whether they were of Israel."they were of Israel."


Those who had records but were Those who had records but were not perfectly documented were not perfectly documented were disqualified and had to wait for disqualified and had to wait for supernatural verification by the supernatural verification by the Urim and Thumin (should they Urim and Thumin (should they ever arise). This proves how ever arise). This proves how meticulous and well documented meticulous and well documented were the great majority of the were the great majority of the family records (Ezra 2:62-63).family records (Ezra 2:62-63).


Ezra 2:70 again speaks of "all" Israel Ezra 2:70 again speaks of "all" Israel dwelling in Judah after the restoration dwelling in Judah after the restoration of Ezra and Nehemiah. Read below: of Ezra and Nehemiah. Read below:

Ezra.2Ezra.2[ [ 5959] And these were they which ] And these were they which went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsa, went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they but they could not shew their father's house, could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they were of and their seed, whether they were of Israel: Israel: [[6060] The children of Delaiah, the children ] The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two. hundred fifty and two.


Ezra 2:Ezra 2:

[[6161] And of the children of the priests: the children ] And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name: name:

[62] These sought their register among those [62] These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. polluted, put from the priesthood.

[63] And the Tirshatha said unto them, that [63] And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. Thummim.


Ezra 2:Ezra 2:

[[6464] The whole congregation together was forty and ] The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore, two thousand three hundred and threescore,

[[6565] Beside their servants and their maids, of whom ] Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women. hundred singing men and singing women.

[[6666] Their horses were seven hundred thirty and ] Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

[[6767] Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; ] Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. twenty.


Ezra 2:Ezra 2:[[6868] And some of the chief of the fathers, when ] And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place: it up in his place:

[[6969] They gave after their ability unto the treasure ] They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments. hundred priests' garments.

[[7070] So the priests, and the Levites, and some of ] So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, andthe Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel all Israel in their cities.in their cities.


Ezra 6:16 and 21 speaks specifically of Ezra 6:16 and 21 speaks specifically of "the children of Israel who had "the children of Israel who had returned from the captivity." returned from the captivity."

Ezra.6:Ezra.6:[[16 16 ] And the children of Israel, ] And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, God with joy,


Ezra 6:Ezra 6:

[[1717] And offered at the dedication of this house of ] And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. tribes of Israel.

[[1818] And they set the priests in their divisions, and ] And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. book of Moses.

[[1919] And the children of the captivity kept the ] And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day of the first passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month. month.


Ezra 6:Ezra 6:[[2020] For the priests and the Levites were purified ] For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure, and killed the together, all of them were pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.their brethren the priests, and for themselves. [[2121] And the children of Israel, which were come ] And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat, did eat,

[[2222] And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven ] And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel. house of God, the God of Israel.


read Ezra 9:1 and Chapt. 10 which speak of the read Ezra 9:1 and Chapt. 10 which speak of the problem that the Israelites had with inter-marriage.problem that the Israelites had with inter-marriage.

read all of Nehemiah 7 which repeats the genealogy of read all of Nehemiah 7 which repeats the genealogy of the Israelite tribes that were recorded in Ezra 2.the Israelite tribes that were recorded in Ezra 2.

Nehemiah 9 speaks of the seed of Israel separating Nehemiah 9 speaks of the seed of Israel separating from the Gentilesfrom the Gentiles

Neh.9Neh.9[ [ 22] And ] And the seed of Israelthe seed of Israel separated themselves separated themselves from all strangers, from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. and the iniquities of their fathers.

Nehemiah 13:3 speaks of separating Israel from the Nehemiah 13:3 speaks of separating Israel from the mixed multitudemixed multitude

Neh.13Neh.13[ [ 33] Now it came to pass, when they had heard the ] Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, thatlaw, that they separated from Israel all the mixed they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.multitude.


Metaphorical speechMetaphorical speech

Pss.119Pss.119[ [ 176176] ] I have gone astray like a lost I have gone astray like a lost sheepsheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy ; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments. commandments.

Isa.53Isa.53[ [ 66] ] All we like sheep have gone astrayAll we like sheep have gone astray; ; we have turned every one to his own way; and we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Jer.50Jer.50[ [ 66] ] My people hath been lost sheepMy people hath been lost sheep: : their shepherds have caused them to go astray, their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace. forgotten their restingplace.


If you say Ephraim and Manasseh are the If you say Ephraim and Manasseh are the nationsnations ( or protestants churches of today ), ( or protestants churches of today ),

then Yeshua said go not to themthen Yeshua said go not to them

Matt.10Matt.10[ [ 11] And when he had called unto ] And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.all manner of disease.

[ [ 22] Now the names of the twelve apostles ] Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brotherson of Zebedee, and John his brother


Matthew 10:Matthew 10:[[3 3 ] Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew ] Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

[ [ 44] Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who ] Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.also betrayed him.

[[55 ] These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded ] These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, them, saying, Go not into the way of the Go not into the way of the Gentiles ( Nations ), and into any city of the Gentiles ( Nations ), and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:Samaritans enter ye not:

[[66] But ] But go rather to the lost sheep of the go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israelhouse of Israel. .


Matt.15Matt.15[ [ 2222] And, behold, a ] And, behold, a woman of Canaan woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. devil. [24[24] But he answered and said, ] But he answered and said, I am not sent I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of but unto the lost sheep of the house of IsraelIsrael . .

Matt.18Matt.18[ [ 1212] How think ye? if a man have an ] How think ye? if a man have an hundredhundred sheep sheep, and one of them be gone astray, , and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? gone astray?

[ [ 1313] And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto ] And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of thatyou, he rejoiceth more of that sheep sheep , than of the , than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. ninety and nine which went not astray.


1Pet.21Pet.2[ [ 2525] ]

For For ye were as sheep going astrayye were as sheep going astray; ; but are now returned unto the but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.


God "did multiply" the children of Israel God "did multiply" the children of Israel as the stars and as the sand as the stars and as the sand

prophesyprophesy

Metaphorical speechMetaphorical speech

Gen.17Gen.17[ [ 1515] And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy ] And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.[name be.[1616] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also ] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of hernations; kings of people shall be of her. .

Gen.22[17] That in blessing I will bless thee, and in Gen.22[17] That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;enemies;


Gen.24Gen.24[ [ 6060] And they blessed ] And they blessed RebekahRebekah, and said , and said unto her, Thou art our sister, unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the be thou the mother of thousands of millionsmother of thousands of millions, and let thy , and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them. seed possess the gate of those which hate them.

Gen.26Gen.26[ [ 44] And ] And I will make thy seed to multiply I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heavenas the stars of heaven , and will give unto thy , and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; the nations of the earth be blessed;

Gen.32[12] And thou saidst, I will surely do Gen.32[12] And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. multitude.


Gen.35Gen.35[ [ 33] And Abram fell on his face: and ] And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,God talked with him, saying,[[44 ] ] As for me, behold, my covenant is with As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many thee, and thou shalt be a father of many ations. ations. [[55]] Neither shall thy name any more be Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for Abraham; for a father of many nations a father of many nations have I made thee.have I made thee. [[1111]] And God said unto him, I am God And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation a nation and a company of nations shall be of and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;loins;


Gen.48Gen.48[ [ 1313] And Joseph took them both, ] And Joseph took them both, EphraimEphraim in his in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, andright hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him.brought them near unto him.

[[1414] And Israel stretched out his right hand, and ] And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

[[1515 ] And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before ] And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this dayGod which fed me all my life long unto this day


[[1616] The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and ] The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the a multitude in the midst of the earthmidst of the earth . .

[[1717] And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the ] And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.

[[1818 ] And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the ] And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

[ [ 1919] And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: ] And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he he also shall become a people, and he also shall be greatalso shall become a people, and he also shall be great: : but but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nationsseed shall become a multitude of nations . .

[[2020] And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, ] And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh. Ephraim before Manasseh.


Exodus 32:13Exodus 32:13

Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for seed, and they shall inherit it for ever.ever.


Fulfillment ( and to be fulfilledFulfillment ( and to be fulfilled at at the very end )the very end )

1451 B.C.1451 B.C. Deut.1[10] The LORD your God hath multiplied youDeut.1[10] The LORD your God hath multiplied you , ,

and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitudefor multitude . .

Deut.10[22] Thy fathers went down into Egypt with Deut.10[22] Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. multitude.

Deut.28Deut.28 [62] And ye shall be left few in number, [62] And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude ; because thou wouldest not obey the multitude ; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God.voice of the LORD thy God.


approx. 446 B.C.approx. 446 B.C.

Neh.9[23] Their children also Neh.9[23] Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of multipliedst thou as the stars of heavenheaven , and broughtest them , and broughtest them into the land, concerning which into the land, concerning which thou hadst promised to their thou hadst promised to their fathers, that they should go in to fathers, that they should go in to possess it.possess it.


A.D.A.D.Rev.5Rev.5[ [ 99] And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy ] And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy

to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, andwast slain, and hast redeemed hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out us to God by thy blood out of of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;nation;

Rev.7Rev.7[ [ 44] And I heard ] And I heard the number of them which were the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. ( all 12 tribes )Israel. ( all 12 tribes )

[[99] After this I beheld, and, lo,] After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no a great multitude, which no man could numberman could number, , of all nations, and kindreds, and of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tonguespeople, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before , stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; hands;


Gospels and lettersGospels and letters Anna in Luke 2Anna in Luke 2

In Luke 2:36 the prophetessIn Luke 2:36 the prophetess Anna is listed as coming from the Anna is listed as coming from the tribe of Asher , one of the most northern and least populated tribe of Asher , one of the most northern and least populated tribes of Israel. tribes of Israel.

Luke.2Luke.2[ [ 3636] And there was one ] And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aserdaughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great : she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

The Gospels and letters state clearly that people who were The Gospels and letters state clearly that people who were considered Jews in the time of Yeshua included people from considered Jews in the time of Yeshua included people from the northern ten tribes of Israel, and that they had the northern ten tribes of Israel, and that they had genealogical documentation as to which tribe they were from.genealogical documentation as to which tribe they were from.

How could the tribe of Asher, for instance, be "lost" from 700 How could the tribe of Asher, for instance, be "lost" from 700 years before Yeshua, if Anna knew here descendancy from years before Yeshua, if Anna knew here descendancy from Asher during the time of the Gospels?Asher during the time of the Gospels?


Yeshua and the Apostles Yeshua and the Apostles

Yeshua ministered all over the land of Israel. Yeshua ministered all over the land of Israel. He addressed the Jewish people there. In all He addressed the Jewish people there. In all of His preaching, He is speaking to all the of His preaching, He is speaking to all the descendants of Israel. Yeshua never descendants of Israel. Yeshua never mentioned once the possibility that there was mentioned once the possibility that there was some other group or some lost tribe of Israel. some other group or some lost tribe of Israel.

In preaching to the Jews of the first century, In preaching to the Jews of the first century, Yeshua said that He was called to go to "the Yeshua said that He was called to go to "the lost sheep of the house of Israel" not just a lost sheep of the house of Israel" not just a few Tribes. (Matthew 10:6) few Tribes. (Matthew 10:6)

Many times the apostles addressed the crowd Many times the apostles addressed the crowd of Jews in the first century knowing they were of Jews in the first century knowing they were all the descendants of Israel.all the descendants of Israel.


In Acts 2:22 Peter turns to the "Jews" In Acts 2:22 Peter turns to the "Jews" living in Jerusalem and refers to them living in Jerusalem and refers to them as "men of Israel." Peter concludes his as "men of Israel." Peter concludes his sermon addressing his crowd s "ALL the sermon addressing his crowd s "ALL the house of Israel" (Acts 2:36).house of Israel" (Acts 2:36).

Peter clearly is addressing the Jewish Peter clearly is addressing the Jewish people in the first century which people in the first century which included all the tribes of Israel.included all the tribes of Israel.

Peter continued this way of addressing Peter continued this way of addressing the people, as all the house of Israel, in the people, as all the house of Israel, in his other preaching. Read below.his other preaching. Read below.


Paul addressed the Jews of the first century as "men Paul addressed the Jews of the first century as "men of Israel" and to the Jews as Israelites throughout his of Israel" and to the Jews as Israelites throughout his

preaching. preaching.

Below are all the verses:Below are all the verses: Matt.2Matt.2[ [ 66] And thou ] And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Bethlehem, in the land of JudaJuda, art not the least among the princes , art not the least among the princes of Juda: of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Yeshua the shall rule my people Israel. Yeshua the Messiah Messiah

Matt.10Matt.10[ [ 66] But go rather to the ] But go rather to the lost sheep of the lost sheep of the house of Israelhouse of Israel . .

Matt.15Matt.15[ [ 2424] But he answered and said, I am not ] But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of IsraelIsrael. .


The twelve disciples were seen to be future The twelve disciples were seen to be future leaders to "sit on twelve thrones, judging the leaders to "sit on twelve thrones, judging the

twelve tribes of Israel" (Matthew 19:27-28).twelve tribes of Israel" (Matthew 19:27-28).

Matt.19Matt.19[ [ 2727]] Then answered Then answered Peter and said Peter and said unto him, unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?what shall we have therefore?

[ [ 2828]] And Jesus said unto And Jesus said unto them,them, Verily I say unto Verily I say unto you, you, That ye which have followed me, in the That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.Israel.


Mark.12Mark.12[ [ 2929] And Jesus answered ] And Jesus answered him, The first of all the him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, Ocommandments is, Hear, O Israel Israel ; ; The Lord our God is one Lord: The Lord our God is one Lord:

Mark.15Mark.15[ [ 3232] Let Christ the King of ] Let Christ the King of IsraelIsrael descend now from the cross, descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him they that were crucified with him reviled him. reviled him.


Luke.1:Luke.1:13] But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is 13] But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. call his name John.

[[1414] And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at ] And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. his birth.

[[1515] For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink ] For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

[16] And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the [16] And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. Lord their God.

YESHUAYESHUA [[6868 ] Blessed be the ] Blessed be the Lord God of Israel Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, redeemed his people, [[8080] And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the ] And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing untodeserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel Israel. .


Luke.2Luke.2[ [ 2525] And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was ] And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation ofSimeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of IsraelIsrael : and the Holy Ghost was upon him. : and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

[[3232] A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. ] A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

[[3333] And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken ] And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. of him.

[[3434] And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this ] And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; shall be spoken against;

[[3535] (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of ] (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. many hearts may be revealed.

[[3636] And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the ] And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; years from her virginity;

[[3737] And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed ] And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

[[3838] And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and ] And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.


Luke.22Luke.22[ [ 2828] Ye are they which have continued with me in ] Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.[my temptations.[2929 ] And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as ] And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;[my Father hath appointed unto me;[3030] That ye may eat ] That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israeljudging the twelve tribes of Israel . .

Luke.24Luke.24[ [ 2121] But we trusted that it had been he which should ] But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemedhave redeemed Israel Israel : and beside all this, to day is the : and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. third day since these things were done.

John.1John.1[ [ 3131] And I knew him not: but that he should be made ] And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest tomanifest to Israel Israel , therefore am I come baptizing with , therefore am I come baptizing with water. water.

[[4949] Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art ] Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King ofthe Son of God; thou art the King of Israel Israel. .


John.12John.12[ [ 1313] Took branches of palm trees, and ] Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Blessed is the King of IsraelIsrael that cometh in the that cometh in the name of the Lord. name of the Lord.

Acts.2 [5] And there were dwelling at Acts.2 [5] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jerusalem Jews,Jews, devout men, out of every devout men, out of every nation under heaven.nation under heaven.

[ [ 2222] ] Ye men of Ye men of Israel Israel , hear these words; Jesus of , hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

[[3636] Therefore let all the house of] Therefore let all the house of Israel Israel know know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.


Acts.3Acts.3[ [ 1212] And when Peter saw it, he answered ] And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, unto the people, Ye men of IsraelYe men of Israel , why marvel ye , why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? this man to walk?

Acts.4Acts.4[ [ 88] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, ] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israelelders of Israel, ,

[[1010] Be it known unto you all, and to ] Be it known unto you all, and to all the all the people of Israelpeople of Israel , that by the name of Jesus Christ , that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. here before you whole.

[[2727] For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, ] For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of IsraelIsrael, , were gathered together, were gathered together,


Acts.5Acts.5[ [ 2121] And when they heard that, they entered into ] And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate and called the council together, and all the senate of the of the children of Israelchildren of Israel and sent to the prison to and sent to the prison to have them brought. have them brought.

[[3131] Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be ] Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance toa Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to IsraelIsrael, and forgiveness of sins. , and forgiveness of sins.

[[3535] And said unto them, ] And said unto them, Ye men of IsraelYe men of Israel, take , take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. these men.


Acts.9Acts.9[ [ 1515] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a ] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israelthe children of Israel : :

Acts.10Acts.10[ [ 3636] The word which God sent unto the children of] The word which God sent unto the children of IsraelIsrael, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) , preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Acts.13Acts.13[16] Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand [16] Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

[[17] The God of this people of Israel 17] The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. it.

[[2323] Of this man's seed hath God according to ] Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

[[2424] When John had first preached before his coming the ] When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people ofbaptism of repentance to all the people of Israel Israel. .


Act 21:Act 21:[ [ 2626] Then ] Then PaulPaul took the men, and the next day took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of to signify the accomplishment of the days of purifcation, until that an offering should be offered purifcation, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.for every one of them.

[[2727] And when the seven days were almost ended, ] And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,on him,

[ [ 2828] Crying out, Men of] Crying out, Men of Israel Israel, help: This is the , help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. polluted this holy place.


Acts.28Acts.28[ [ 2020] For this cause therefore have I called for you, to ] For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope ofof Israel Israel I am bound with this chain. I am bound with this chain.

Rom.9Rom.9[ [ 44] Who are ] Who are IsraelIsraelites; to whom pertaineth the ites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;

[6] Not as though the word of God hath taken none [6] Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

[[2727] Esaias also crieth concerning] Esaias also crieth concerning Israel Israel , Though the number , Though the number

of the children ofof the children of Israel Israel be as the sand of the sea, be as the sand of the sea, a a remnant shall be saved: remnant shall be saved:

[[3131] But ] But IsraelIsrael, which followed after the law of righteousness, , which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. hath not attained to the law of righteousness.


Rom.10Rom.10[ [ 11] Brethren, my heart's desire and ] Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God forprayer to God for Israel Israel is, that they is, that they might be saved. might be saved.

[[1919] But I say, Did not] But I say, Did not Israel Israel know? First know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. foolish nation I will anger you.

[[2121] But to ] But to IsraelIsrael he saith, All day long I he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. disobedient and gainsaying people.


PaulPaul Rom.11Rom.11[ [ 11] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? ] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. ForGod forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

[[22] God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ] God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God againstintercession to God against Israel Israel, saying, , saying,

[[77] What then? ] What then? IsraelIsrael hath not obtained that which he hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded were blinded

[[2525] For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of ] For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to that blindness in part is happened to IsraelIsrael, until the , until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [2626] And so all ] And so all IsraelIsrael shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:


PaulPaul 2Cor.112Cor.11[ [ 2222] Are they ] Are they HebrewsHebrews? so ? so am I. Are they am I. Are they Israelites?Israelites? so am I. Are so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

PaulPaul Acts.21Acts.21[ [ 3939] But Paul said, I am a man ] But Paul said, I am a man which am awhich am a Jew of Tarsus, Jew of Tarsus, a city in a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. people.

PaulPaul Phil.3Phil.3[ [ 55] Circumcised the eighth day, ] Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock ofof the stock of Israel Israel, of the , of the tribe of tribe of Benjamin,Benjamin, an an Hebrew of the HebrewsHebrew of the Hebrews; ; as touching the law, a Pharisee; as touching the law, a Pharisee;


Heb.8Heb.8[ [ 88] For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the ] For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house ofcovenant with the house of Israel Israel and with the house of and with the house of Judah[Judah[1010] For this is the covenant that I will make with the ] For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of house of IsraelIsrael after those days, saith the Lord; I will put after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

Rom.11Rom.11[ [ 55] Even so then at this present time also there is a ] Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to theremnant according to the elect elect ion of grace. ion of grace.

[[77] What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh ] What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the for; but the electelection hath obtained it, and the rest were ion hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded blinded

[[2828] As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your ] As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the sakes: but as touching the electelection, they are beloved for ion, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. the fathers' sakes.


Rev.7Rev.7[4] And I heard the number of them [4] And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. all the tribes of the children of Israel.

Rev.21Rev.21[ [ 1212] And had a wall great and high, ] And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the which are the names of the twelve tribes twelve tribes of the children of Israel:of the children of Israel:


This is the only time Ephraim is This is the only time Ephraim is memtioned in the New Testament ( as memtioned in the New Testament ( as a city, not a tribe ).a city, not a tribe ).

John.11[54] Jesus therefore walked no John.11[54] Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.disciples.


James to the 12 Tribes:James to the 12 Tribes: The letter of James is addressed to "the The letter of James is addressed to "the

twelve tribes which are scatteredtwelve tribes which are scattered abroad" James 1:1. abroad" James 1:1.

He is speaking of some lost tribes, NO!! He is speaking of some lost tribes, NO!! Rather to the scattered audience of Rather to the scattered audience of Jewish believers in Yeshua of the first Jewish believers in Yeshua of the first century.century.

What about the letter to the Hebrews? What about the letter to the Hebrews? The group here called "Hebrews" are The group here called "Hebrews" are not lost, but rather the Jewish people not lost, but rather the Jewish people of the first century.of the first century.


Apostle Paul:Apostle Paul:

Are Jews Israelites? YES!! Are Jews Israelites? YES!!

Are Jews Hebrews? YES!!Are Jews Hebrews? YES!!


Paul said:Paul said:2Cor.112Cor.11[ [ 2222] ] Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they

Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.am I.

Rom.11[1] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? Rom.11[1] I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite , of the seed of God forbid. For I also am an Israelite , of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of BenjaminAbraham, of the tribe of Benjamin ..

[2] God hath not cast away his people which he [2] God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. foreknew.

Phil.3:Phil.3:[[5 5 ]] Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

[6] Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching [6] Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.


Acts.21Acts.21[ [ 3939] But ] But Paul said, I am a man which Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus , a city in Cilicia,am a Jew of Tarsus , a city in Cilicia,

Acts.22Acts.22[ [ 33]] I am verily a man which am a Jew , I am verily a man which am a Jew , born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. all are this day.

Acts.26Acts.26[ [ 55] Which knew me from the beginning, if ] Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion sect of our religion I lived a PhariseeI lived a Pharisee. .

Acts.23Acts.23[ [ 66] But when Paul perceived that the one ] But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee : of the hope : of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. question.


The Remnant of IsraelThe Remnant of Israel

Let's look at Romans 9:Let's look at Romans 9: Please look at the promises made to the Please look at the promises made to the restoration of the believing remnant of Israel, restoration of the believing remnant of Israel, spoken of in the book of Romans, chapter 9 to spoken of in the book of Romans, chapter 9 to 11. Here Paul expresses his prayer for his 11. Here Paul expresses his prayer for his fellow brothers, the children of Israel to be fellow brothers, the children of Israel to be saved (Romans 9 &10). These Jews are the saved (Romans 9 &10). These Jews are the same people who rejected Yeshua in the first same people who rejected Yeshua in the first century. It was not some lost tribe that century. It was not some lost tribe that rejected Him. Paul states that God has not rejected Him. Paul states that God has not forsaken the people of Israel (Romans 11:1).forsaken the people of Israel (Romans 11:1).


The Remnant of IsraelThe Remnant of Israel

There is a remnant of Israel by the There is a remnant of Israel by the election of grace (Romans 11:5). What election of grace (Romans 11:5). What Israel did not achieve, the elect have Israel did not achieve, the elect have received (Romans 11:7). The falling received (Romans 11:7). The falling away of Israel has meant the salvation away of Israel has meant the salvation of the Gentile nations (Romans 11). of the Gentile nations (Romans 11). Their restoration will be their Their restoration will be their resurrection from the dead (Romans resurrection from the dead (Romans 11). Romans 9 to 11 only makes sense 11). Romans 9 to 11 only makes sense if it is speaking about the people we if it is speaking about the people we know today as the Jewish people, the know today as the Jewish people, the 12 Tribes.12 Tribes.


Please don't fall into the trap of Please don't fall into the trap of the Mormons, Jehovah?s the Mormons, Jehovah?s Witnesses, Christian Zionists, Witnesses, Christian Zionists, many flavors of the 2 House many flavors of the 2 House Doctrine or to some other native Doctrine or to some other native people group that erases the people group that erases the power and promises of God.power and promises of God.


Jer.23Jer.23[ [ 33] And ] And I will gather the remnant I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven themwhither I have driven them, and will , and will bring them again to their folds; and they bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. shall be fruitful and increase.

Jer.29Jer.29[ [ 1414] And I will be found of you, saith ] And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and captivity, and I will gather you from all I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven youwhither I have driven you, saith the , saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. away captive.


Jer.32Jer.32[ [ 3737] Behold, ] Behold, I will gather them out of all I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine countries, whither I have driven them in mine angeranger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will , and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:them to dwell safely:[[3838] And ] And they shall be my people, and I will be they shall be my people, and I will be their Godtheir God : :[[3939] And I will give them one heart, and one way, ] And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:them, and of their children after them:[ [ 4040] And I will make an everlasting covenant with ] And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from methat they shall not depart from me


Jer 32;Jer 32;[[4141] Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will ] Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.with my whole soul.

[[4242] For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this ] For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.good that I have promised them.

[ [ 4343] And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It ] And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of is desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.the Chaldeans.

[[4444 ] Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, ] Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their captivity to return, saith the LORD. captivity to return, saith the LORD.


Ezek.20Ezek.20[ [ 3434] And I will bring you out from ] And I will bring you out from the people, and willthe people, and will gather gather you out of the you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out. arm, and with fury poured out.

[[4141] I will accept you with your sweet ] I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the savour, when I bring you out from the people, and people, and gather gather you out of the you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen. heathen.


Ezek.34Ezek.34[ [ 1313] And I will bring them out from ] And I will bring them out from the people, andthe people, and gather gather them from the them from the countries, and will bring them to their own countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. inhabited places of the country.

Ezek.36Ezek.36[ [ 2424] For I will take you from among ] For I will take you from among the heathen, andthe heathen, and gather gather you out of all you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own countries, and will bring you into your own land. land.


Ezek.37Ezek.37[ [ 2121] And say unto them, Thus saith ] And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and willwhither they be gone, and will gather gather them on every side, and bring them into them on every side, and bring them into their own land: their own land:

Mic.2Mic.2[ [ 1212] I will surely assemble, O Jacob, ] I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surelyall of thee; I will surely gather gather the the remnant of Israel; I will put them together remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men. noise by reason of the multitude of men.


John.11John.11[ [ 5252] And not for that nation only, but that ] And not for that nation only, but that alsoalso he ( Messiah ) should gather together in he ( Messiah ) should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered one the children of God that were scattered abroad. abroad.

Jas.1Jas.1[ [ 11] James, a servant of God and of the Lord ] James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are to the twelve tribes which are scatteredscattered abroadabroad, greeting. , greeting.

Acts.2Acts.2[ [ 55] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem ] And there were dwelling at Jerusalem JewsJews , devout men, out of every nation , devout men, out of every nation under heavenunder heaven . .

[[2222] ] Ye men of Israel Ye men of Israel , hear these words; , hear these words;


Rom.8Rom.8[ [ 1414] ] For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. they are the sons of God.

[[1616] The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that ] The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we we are the children of God: are the children of God:

[[2121] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from ] Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of thethe bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God children of God . .

Rom.9Rom.9[ [ 66] Not as though the word of God hath taken none ] Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of IsraelFor they are not all Israel, which are of Israel::[ [ 77] Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are ] Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.[ they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.[ 88] ] That is, That is, They which are the children of the flesh, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of Godthese are not the children of God: but : but the children of the children of the promise are counted for the seed.the promise are counted for the seed.


Gal.3Gal.3[ [ 2626] ] For ye are all the children of For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.God by faith in Christ Jesus.[ [ 2727] For as many of you as have been ] For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

[[28 28 ] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is ] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for nor female: for ye are all one in Christ ye are all one in Christ JesusJesus. .

[[2929] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye ] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. promise.


Refers to the whole house of IsraelRefers to the whole house of Israel

Lev.10Lev.10[ [ 66] And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his ] And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, thelest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole whole house of Israel,house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled. bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.

Jer.13Jer.13[ [ 1111] For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused ] For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel whole house of Israel and theand the whole house of whole house of JudahJudah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a , saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear. name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.

Ezek.37Ezek.37[ [ 1111] Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the] Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole whole house of Israelhouse of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is : behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. lost: we are cut off for our parts.

Ezek.39Ezek.39[ [ 2525] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the ] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon thecaptivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel whole house of Israel , and , and will be jealous for my holy name; will be jealous for my holy name;

Ezek.45Ezek.45[ [ 66] And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand ] And ye shall appoint the possession of the city five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the oblation of the broad, and five and twenty thousand long, over against the oblation of the holy portion: it shall be for the holy portion: it shall be for the whole house of Israel.whole house of Israel.


69 matches. synagogue ( s ) Jacob's sons are not 69 matches. synagogue ( s ) Jacob's sons are not lost here.lost here.

Pss.74Pss.74[ [ 88] They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have ] They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the burned up all the synagoguesynagogues of God in the land. s of God in the land.

Matt.4Matt.4[ [ 2323] And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their] And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogue synagogue s, s, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matt.6Matt.6[ [ 22] Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet ] Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagoguesynagogues and in the streets, s and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. reward.

[[55] And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they ] And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in thelove to pray standing in the synagogue synagogues and in the corners of the streets, s and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. reward.

Matt.9Matt.9[ [ 3535] And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their] And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogue synagogue s, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every s, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. sickness and every disease among the people.

Matt.10Matt.10[ [ 1717] But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, ] But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their and they will scourge you in their synagoguesynagogues; s;

Matt.12Matt.12[ [ 99] And when he was departed thence, he went into their] And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagoguesynagogue : :

Matt.13Matt.13[ [ 5454] And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in ] And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in theirtheir synagogue synagogue , insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence , insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?


Matt.23Matt.23[ [ 66] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the ] And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in thechief seats in the synagogue synagogue s, s,

[[3434] Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise ] Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagoguesynagogues, and persecute them from city to city: s, and persecute them from city to city:

Mark.1Mark.1[ [ 2121] And they went into Capernaum; and straightway ] And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the on the sabbath day he entered into the synagoguesynagogue, and , and taught. taught.

[[2323] And there was in their] And there was in their synagogue synagogue a man with an a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, unclean spirit; and he cried out,

[[2929] And forthwith, when they were come out of the] And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagoguesynagogue , they entered into the house of Simon and , they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Andrew, with James and John.

[[3939] And he preached in their] And he preached in their synagogue synagogues throughout all s throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. Galilee, and cast out devils.

Mark.3Mark.3[ [ 11] And he entered again into the] And he entered again into the synagogue synagogue; and ; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. there was a man there which had a withered hand.


Mark.5Mark.5[ [ 2222] And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of ] And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of thethe synagogue synagogue , Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he , Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, fell at his feet,

[[3535] While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the] While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue synagogue 's house certain which said, Thy daughter is 's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

[[3636] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he ] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the saith unto the ruler of the synagoguesynagogue, Be not afraid, only , Be not afraid, only believe. believe.

[[3838] And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the] And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue synagogue , and seeth the tumult, and them that wept , and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. and wailed greatly.

Mark.6Mark.6[ [ 22] And when the sabbath day was come, he began to ] And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in theteach in the synagogue synagogue : and many hearing him were : and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

Mark.12Mark.12[ [ 3939] And the chief seats in the ] And the chief seats in the synagoguesynagogues, and s, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: the uppermost rooms at feasts:


Mark.13Mark.13[ [ 99] But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you ] But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the up to councils; and in the synagoguesynagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye s ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. testimony against them.

Luke.4Luke.4[ [ 1515] And he taught in their ] And he taught in their synagoguesynagogues, being glorified of s, being glorified of all. all.

[[1616] And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, ] And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into theas his custom was, he went into the synagogue synagogue on the sabbath on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. day, and stood up for to read.

[[2020] And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, ] And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in theand sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagoguesynagogue were fastened on him. were fastened on him.

[[2828] And all they in the] And all they in the synagogue synagogue, when they heard these things, , when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, were filled with wrath,

[[3333] And in the] And in the synagogue synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

[[3838] And he arose out of the] And he arose out of the synagogue synagogue, and entered into Simon's , and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. and they besought him for her.

[[4444] And he preached in the] And he preached in the synagogue synagogues of Galilee. s of Galilee. Luke.6Luke.6[ [ 66] And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he ] And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he

entered into theentered into the synagogue synagogue and taught: and there was a man and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. whose right hand was withered.


Luke.7Luke.7[ [ 55] For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a] For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagoguesynagogue . .

Luke.8Luke.8[ [ 4141] And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he ] And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of thewas a ruler of the synagogue synagogue : and he fell down at Jesus' feet, : and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: and besought him that he would come into his house:

[[4949] While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the] While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue synagogue 's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble 's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. not the Master.

Luke.11Luke.11[ [ 4343] Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost ] Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in theseats in the synagogue synagogue s, and greetings in the markets. s, and greetings in the markets.

Luke.12Luke.12[ [ 1111] And when they bring you unto the] And when they bring you unto the synagogue synagogues, and s, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Luke.13Luke.13[ [ 1010] And he was teaching in one of the] And he was teaching in one of the synagogue synagogues on the s on the sabbath. sabbath.

[[1414] And the ruler of the] And the ruler of the synagogue synagogue answered with indignation, answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

Luke.20Luke.20[ [ 4646] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long ] Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in thethe synagogue synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; s, and the chief rooms at feasts;


Luke.21Luke.21[ [ 1212] But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, ] But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagoguesynagogues, and s, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. sake.

John.6John.6[ [ 5959] These things said he in the] These things said he in the synagogue synagogue, as he taught in , as he taught in Capernaum. Capernaum.

John.9John.9[ [ 2222] These words spake his parents, because they feared the ] These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagoguesynagogue. .

John.12John.12[ [ 4242] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many ] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of theconfess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue synagogue : :

John.16John.16[ [ 22] They shall put you out of the] They shall put you out of the synagogue synagogues: yea, the time s: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. service.

John.18John.18[ [ 2020] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever ] Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in thetaught in the synagogue synagogue , and in the temple, whither the Jews , and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Acts.6Acts.6[ [ 99] Then there arose certain of the] Then there arose certain of the synagogue synagogue, which is , which is called thecalled the synagogue synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. Stephen.


Acts.9Acts.9[ [ 22] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagoguesynagogue s, that if he found any of this way, whether s, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Jerusalem.

[[2020] And straightway he preached Christ in the] And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogue synagogue s, s, that he is the Son of God. that he is the Son of God.

Acts.13Acts.13[ [ 55] And when they were at Salamis, they preached ] And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in thethe word of God in the synagogue synagogue s of the Jews: and they s of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. had also John to their minister.

[[1414] But when they departed from Perga, they came to ] But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagoguesynagogue on the on the sabbath day, and sat down. sabbath day, and sat down.

[[1515] And after the reading of the law and the prophets the ] And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the rulers of the synagoguesynagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. people, say on.

[[4242] And when the Jews were gone out of the] And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue synagogue , , the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. to them the next sabbath.


Acts.14Acts.14[ [ 11] And it came to pass in Iconium, that ] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into thethey went both together into the synagogue synagogue of of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.

Acts.15Acts.15[ [ 2121] For Moses of old time hath in every ] For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the city them that preach him, being read in the synagoguesynagogues every sabbath day. s every sabbath day.

Acts.17Acts.17[ [ 11] Now when they had passed through ] Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a Thessalonica, where was a synagoguesynagogue of the of the Jews: Jews:

[[1010] And the brethren immediately sent away Paul ] And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into thewent into the synagogue synagogue of the Jews. of the Jews.

[[1717] Therefore disputed he in the] Therefore disputed he in the synagogue synagogue with with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. market daily with them that met with him.


Acts.18Acts.18[ [ 44] And he reasoned in the ] And he reasoned in the synagoguesynagogue every every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

[[77] And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's ] And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to thehouse joined hard to the synagogue synagogue . [ . [88] And Crispus, the ] And Crispus, the chief ruler of thechief ruler of the synagogue synagogue , believed on the Lord with all , believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. and were baptized.

[[1717] Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the] Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue synagogue , and beat him before the judgment seat. And , and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things. Gallio cared for none of those things.

[[1919] And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he ] And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the himself entered into the synagoguesynagogue, and reasoned with , and reasoned with the Jews. the Jews.

[[2626] And he began to speak boldly in the] And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue synagogue : whom : whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. perfectly.


Acts.19Acts.19[ [ 88] And he went into the ] And he went into the synagoguesynagogue, and , and spake boldly for the space of three months, spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. the kingdom of God.

Acts.22Acts.22[ [ 1919] And I said, Lord, they know that I ] And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in everyimprisoned and beat in every synagogue synagogue them them that believed on thee: that believed on thee:

Acts.24Acts.24[ [ 1212] And they neither found me in the ] And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in thethe people, neither in the synagogue synagogues, nor in the s, nor in the city: city:

Acts.26Acts.26[ [ 1111] And I punished them oft in every] And I punished them oft in every synagoguesynagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; , and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. persecuted them even unto strange cities.


Rev.2Rev.2[ [ 99] I know thy works, and tribulation, ] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) andand poverty, (but thou art rich) and I I know the blasphemy of them which know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. are the synagogue of Satan.

Rev.3Rev.3[ [ 99] Behold, ] Behold, I will make them of the I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. have loved thee.


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