![]() ![]() Therefore all the tribes were represented in the Southern Kingdom. All the Levites were rejected by the north and relocated into Judah, as did the faithful from all the other northern tribes ( 2 Chron. When the nation was divided following Solomon’s death the southern kingdom took the name of Judah, it’s largest tribe. ![]() Dan is omitted and Joseph’s name is used to identify the half tribe of Ephraim. 7:1-8 they are called the servants of God and beginning in verse 5 are clearly identified as representing 12 of the 14 possible tribal names of the sons of Israel. ![]() Only Jews who live in Israel are called Israelis. You don’t hear them spoken of as Asherites, or Danites, or Ephraimites, or even Israelites. It’s only a manner of speaking, using the name by which the people of God are popularly known. I have never understood the need for this distinction. ![]()
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