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What does “Jew” mean in the Bible?

Answered by . July 19, 2010 - 1:36 pm 1

The meaning of the word “Jew” has changed over time, and we need to be careful in applying the meaning from one period to a passage written at a different period. Up until the exile, “Jew” meant somebody from the tribe of Judah. There are hardly any occurrences of this in Scripture; one exception is […]

Who split Judah and Israel?

Answered by . December 10, 2009 - 9:17 pm

There are two answers, depending on how you look at it. In human terms, Rehoboam and Jeroboam share the responsibility. Rehoboam was foolish, and Jeroboam was ambitious. Rehoboam became king of the 12 tribes of Israel when his father (Solomon) died in about 931BC. But he was quickly challenged by Jeroboam who became king of […]