Many tribes in West Africa, South west Nigeria, South west Ghana and many more west Africans in the south etc, not all. In the comments please add onto what we have here! Shalom. bbb, In many cases the bible has been relegated to positive thinking literature, but its much more than that. Yemenites and Rechabites 3. A tribe of the Himyar called the Quda'a moved from the Yemen and on to the Samawa semi-desert on the borders of Iraq. I also heard recently that there are many black Hebrews or Israelites that are not getting the chance to move to Israel. [13] Proof as to where the Lost Ten Tribes went; who their descendants are today; and which tribe each specific national group belongs to. India as well as Africa is referred to in the Bible as Cush. The first unit identifies the six descendants of Abraham through Keturah. Who are the descendants of Ishmael? Actually I thought that I was a descendant of Ham, because my maiden name is Cunningham. Both worked their way up the ranks, with the 17th-great grandson being killed in a Basque terrorist attack in 1986. This was a trade of Israelites. In the book we are given an account that specifically tells us Koestlers people are from the linage of Togarmah. This picture of two sons who loved their father would become the progenitors of two of the largest faiths today in the world, Islam and Christianity.. They may also have contributed elite physical elements of their own.Concerning the European Christian Nations who pertain to Rome and Christendom it is quite obvious where the connection to Edom may be proposed. 13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; and the second captivity which involved slave ships, yokes of iron on their necks and them becoming a people so hated they have become bywords and proverbs. The Old Testament teaching is as important as the new Testament teaching!! 3 And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. The second unit doesnt seem to know about a second wife and other sons, since it seems to understand all of Abrahams other sons as coming from concubines.[6]. Rabbi Zev Farber is the Senior Editor of TheTorah.com, and a Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute's Kogod Center. The same reasoning applies to Isaac. The estimates are that 25 150 million people were forcefully taken from their homes. Its also important to note that this also means that they are not semitic (Shemitic), because theyre from the seed of Japtheth and not Shem! The truth is there was duress put on various west African leaders to sell Israelites (Negroes) which fulfils prophecy. Through millennia of migrations and intermarriages, it seems likely that all of these peoples, the descendants of Keturah, together with the descendants of Ishmael, Lot, and Esau, along with earlier descendants of Shem, and, in some cases, Ham, have gradually merged and become the modern day Arabic peoples. Sheba is brought up in Jeremiah as well as in Ezekiel regarding their gold and frankincense. They point to the defective spelling of pilegesh (concubine) in the biblical text (i.e. All of these sons were forced to drink the cup of the LORD by the hand of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 25). 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. In the book of Jubilees this is made clear by Noah: 11 And he called his sons, and they drew nigh to him, they and their children, and he divided the earth into the lots, which his three sons were to take in possession, and they reached forth their hands, and took the writing out of the bosom of Noah, their father. An Armenian Jewish or Christian tradition states that Persians themselves are the descendants of Keturah the daughter of Japheth (Jacob Neusner, "The Jews in Pagan Armenia", JAOS Vol. Very interesting. We are not all seen as the nations, or gentiles. [7] See Robert Wilson, Genealogy and History in the Biblical World (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1977). To make things clear Gentiles is just another word for nations in the scriptures,it comes from the same Hebrew word. 2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. Keturah bore Abraham six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. (When you do please let me know in the comments below). A certain cultural homogeneity exists that justifies an over categorization under the name of Keturah. Here a redaction-critical solution seems best. In Genesis 10 we find the table of nations, but here I will be using the book of Jasher 10 because it provides more detail. You said Israelites are from west Africa/Egypt, but the only connection to Abraham (Shems bloodline) to Africa/Egypt (Hams bloodline) is Hagar (who was Egyptian). 4 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. of descendants of Keturah the concubine of Abraham.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^5. Israel is to be gathered from the four corners. Praise the Lord Almighty. This conclusion can be made because scriptures tell us the true Gospel will be preached to all nations and then the end will come. Bless you Im glad the Spirit is leading you, Shalom. Above you can see the different shades of brown that the Ancient Egyptians are these are the descendants of Ham today. 5. Who were the descendants of Keturah? This is Ishmael the forefather of leading Arab and other groups.Regarding Asia the apportionment is not that clear. 13. It was during Nimrods rule that all the languages of the world were created. Within this article it will be revealed that some of us are actually the lost sheep of the house of Israel, literally, by blood! When we look on a map the River Tiber is the third longest river in Italy Rome. Shem is the most significant son of Noah. If so youre an Israelite. Black Africans come from Ham, i.e. We are told that the Most High separated the lands for each nation with Israel as the focal point. If youre a believer a true christian, this article Im sure has helped to enlighten you. His five sons, Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abidah (R. V. "Abida"), and Eldaah, were the progenitors of the Midianites (Gen. xxv. the weather climate, the chances are that the first Ishmaelites were of a dark brown complexion, because Hagar was Egyptian when Africans were black. Abraham through Hagar begat Ishmael from whom come many of the Arabs. Answer Ishmael was a son of Abraham, born of Sarah's maidservant Hagar in an attempt to bring into the world the son God had promised to Abraham and Sarah. Macedonia is where Alexander the Greek (Great) came from according to history. 4 On the seventeenth day of the seventh month [five months after the rain began], the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat [in [a]Turkey]. It gives us more granular insigh about the Gentiles and Japhetic people today. Abraham's second son, Isaac, was declared the 'son of promise.' The Jews today claim decent from Abraham through this second son, Isaac. Hinduisim believes in a multitude of gods, transmigration of the soul, the caste system, and various concepts of retribution. (Matthew 15:24 AMPC) And Jesus answered, I was commissioned by God and sent [ONLY] to the LOST SHEEP of the HOUSE/RACE of [ADAMIC] ISRAEL. ONLY TO THE WHITE ANGLO-SAXON CHRISTIAN RACE. Answer (1 of 3): I disagree with Mr Eaton's conclusion that the number of Americans today who are descended from indentured servants is low. What you can expect from this article is a guide to which one of Noahs sons you originate from. The Nations of Keturah may also be divided between Ishmael and Edom.Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna ("The Vilna Gaon") said: Half of the 70 non-Israelite nations of the earth may be classifiable as Edomite and the other half as those of Ishmael. As well as having low social value Negroes are also stigmatised as being aggressive and criminals by the dominant the Gentile nations. The first was a 400 year captivity in the land of Egypt. Knowing the Most High created the other gods we see today helps us understand that he has set up the world the way he wants it. Below you will see the sons of Ham Noahs second son. So lets look at the 3 signs that Identify Israel today. They influenced Asian cultures and in this way, together with contribution from Esau and Ishmael, we see an overall primacy of Shem over Japhet, as prophesied (Genesis 9:27). This principle supports one keeping their word. These became the 12 Tribes of Israel. Clearly all that power of being world ruler went to his head. Arabs and the Brahmins of India 4. Source critical scholars suggest that verses 14 and 56 represent two different units. If youre a black African the people of Ham will be your descendant. In the time of the Deluge all inhabitants of the earth were wiped out apart from Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japhet, and of course their wives and children. I always felt there was a reason why the African race has suffered yet persevered since the beginning of time. I would be more inclined to go with the former, but from the proof we have, it is clear Europeans Jews are from Noahs third son Japheth. Thank you so much! and R. Yosef Karo (Beit Yosef, YD 275). Egyptians, Ethiopian, Many African countries today. Isaac was a Hebrew, the son of Abraham. 4 And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. Dr. It revealed that racism was not something that could be escaped with relocation. The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. The Case for Exonerating King David 2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. The reason for kostlers book was to find out if he was a Jew by blood, but his investigations proved otherwise. 6 And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Buddhism, which is important elsewhere in Asia, is an offshoot of Hinduisim. Are original Israelites who settle their through migrations after the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70AD. The father of the edomites? Wowwy!!!! Radak deals with these problems by arguing that all of the named women who bear Abrahams childrenSarah, Hagar, and Keturahare his wives: If these three named women are wives, Radak suggests that the concubines are a separate group of women, unnamed in the Torah, who bear still more children with Abraham: Although Radaks approach recognizes and solves some of the interpretive problems, it only does so partially, as it leaves open the question of what happens to Keturahs sons, and why Abraham only sends away the sons of the concubines. Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The appearance of another wife and children during the lifetime of Sarah would have been narratively impossible. ), suggests that the primary purpose of these verses is to associate the names that follow with Abraham. It is from Ishmael that the Arabs are produced. From small beginnings, the Ishmaelites became a numerous and mighty people. This is fulfilled in the aforementioned book of Maccabees with the eventual rule by Alexander the Greek (Great) over the nation of Israel (started in 300BC completed 70AD) and becoming the most distinguished world power ruling. 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. Launched Shavuot 5773 / 2013 | Copyright Project TABS, All Rights Reserved, script type="text/javascript"> It is often assumed that they simply became the Arabs of the Middle East, but to most of us, our knowledge stops there. The other sons received gifts and were sent away to keep the covenant clear and the prophecy true that Abrahams seed will be spread out throughout the entire earth, blessed with riches. Back to Abraham and Keturahs children, they were sent away from Isaac. Purgatory vs Hell, The Truth. But more simply when you look at a good map (see map below) it will show you where Mount Ararat is, in turkey. It should also be point out that many Historic European literature would often use the term Ethiopian to describe dark skinned curly haired nations. See: "India-Brahmin". Thank you for the work you did to put it together. The Mitanni, Medans, Brahmins, Balts are traced back to Abraham. The fourth son is Midian, which today is a geographical place mentioned in both the Torah and the Quran. Later, Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah, and Hagar and Ishmael were driven away because of Ishmael's attitude toward Isaac ( Genesis 21:9-10, 14 ). We meet Abraham the first time in Genesis 12 in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley (Ur-Harran) because he is descended from Nimrod, son of Kush, who built his kingdom in Mesopotamia. Story highlights. [3] Rashbam and Chizkuni suggest that it is a reference to Keturah and Hagar, but this doesnt work well either. Please support us. Now we know where and who Arabs are lets look at the Israelites. Some time after Sarahs death (Gen 23:2) and Isaacs marriage to Rebekah (Gen 24:67), Abraham remarries, and Isaac gets a stepmother: This brief mention of the expansion of Abrahams family raises a number of questions. This pattern is especially clear in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10, which explains geographical proximity and ethnic similarity through family relationships.[7]. Whatever the reason, the Torahs total silence concerning any details about her makes this midrashic leap possible. 6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. Consider: Twenty-four men who arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1620 aboard the Mayflower went on to produce children. The law or principle of marriage is that one is bound to their spouse as long as their spouse is alive. Each Israelite clan is parallel to a specific non-Israelite nation: Deuteronomy 32: 8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When He separated the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples According to the number of the sons of Israel. Ancestor worship is also important in Asia, especially China and Japan. Shem's descendants include the descendants of the ten tribes of Israel (Americans, the British peoples, Scandinavians, many Europeans), the people of Judah (Jews/Israelis), Ishmael (the Arabs), the Turks (Edom/Esau) and various Eastern European and Baltic nations (many of which are descended from Elam, the sons of Keturah, etc.). And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. Zimran. The point it is, this proves that the Roman author clearly knew that Israel were of a brown complexion. 13 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim. However the number of people descended from his noble sons is far less. Theres no proof of Esau being the father of Caucasians, only that Esau mixed with Japheth at different times. The book of Jasher is mentioned in the scriptures (Joshua 10:13, 2 Samuel 1:18). They are forced to drink because of their evils towards the house of Israel; as Israel drank, so must all nations. The skeletons dated from between . But Deuteronomy 28 tells us that the people who went into slavery on ships and are despised and stereotyped the most are Israel. I am a blessed child of His, an Israelite by blood. For instance, in Psalm 72, a chapter expressing how the MESSIAH will be King over the land. Its up to you to do your own specific research to determine the specific tribe you may come from. The reason for this is because it is through Shems seed, the nation of Israel that the whole world must accept and learn from. This also proves that the European Jews today are not the original Jews and they adopted the religion from Israels scriptures, just like the Catholicism (4th Century AD) and Islam (6th Century AD) did. And why the circumlocution, why not mention the womens namesunless the implication is that Abraham had many concubines, not just them (or not them at all.). This article is not meant to be a witch hunt, but an eye opener to those that really want to receive eternal life and salvation. Genesis 9:27,May God enlargeJapheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Thank you for this history lesson. 7And these are the days of the years of Abrahams life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. When Sarai was unable to produce a child with Abram, she followed . The prophecy says that Israel would become proverbs and bywords among all nations. 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