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Israel1

Pronunciation: /ˈɪzreɪəl/

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Definition of Israel

1 (also children of Israel) the Hebrew nation or people. According to tradition they are descended from the twelve sons of the patriarch Jacob (also named Israel).

2the northern kingdom of the Hebrews (circa 930–721 bc), formed after the reign of Solomon, whose inhabitants were carried away to captivity in Assyria. See also Judah (sense 2).