The ancient House of Israel consisted of 12 families, or tribes, named for the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel).
Over 2500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel foretold a day when the.
The remaining two tribes have retained their identity, and are now known as the Jewish people, named for the tribe of Judah.
Although their bloodlines continue, they have lost their identity with the House of Israel.
Ten of those tribes were conquered, driven from their homelands, and scattered throughout the world.
The ancient House of Israel consisted of 12 families, or tribes, named for the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel)