a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 5,534,672; 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital

Jerusalem.

the people traditionally descended from Jacob; the Hebrew or Jewish people.

a name given to Jacob after he had wrestled with the angel. Gen. 32

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the northern kingdom of the Hebrews, including 10 of the 12 tribes, sometimes called by the name of the chief tribe, Ephraim. Capital

Samaria.

a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people.

a male given name.