israelites

/ˈɪzriəlaɪts/
noun
  1. The ancient people of Israel, descended from Jacob (also called Israel), according to the Bible.
    • The Israelites crossed the Red Sea to escape from Egypt.
    • Many stories in the Old Testament describe the struggles of the Israelites.
    • According to the Bible, the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years.
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