- plural of Israelite.
Israelites
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The image called to mind the golden calf of Abrahamic religious texts, worshipped by the Israelites to Moses’—and God’s—dismay.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
For the ancient Egyptians and Assyrians, kings were created in God’s image, but for the Israelites, this honor was bestowed on every individual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
The major Jewish holiday celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and so has special poignancy for the freed hostages and those still captive in Gaza, like Eitan.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025
Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that celebrates the fall harvest and commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years after escaping slavery in Egypt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2024
The pastor started off talking about the importance of Juneteenth, equating the plight of black slaves to the Israelites in ancient Egypt.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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