Israel
['izreiəl]
Definition
(noun.) an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC.
(noun.) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.
Checked by Jean--From WordNet
Examples
- Israel wars with Judah and the neighbouring states; forms alliances first with one and then with the other. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- He says: Are not Abana and Pharpar rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Not in a land of war and blood, surrounded by hostile neighbours, and distracted by internal factions, can Israel hope to rest during her wanderings. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Brother, said the Rabbi, in great surprise, art thou a father in Israel, and dost thou utter words like unto these? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The story of the settlement and slavery of the children of Israel in Egypt is a difficult one. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It affected the mixed people who had been placed in Samaria, the old capital of the kings of Israel when the ten tribes were deported to Media. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- And when all these Kings were met together, they came and pitched together by the Waters of Merom, to fight against Israel. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The reception of this person in the hall of Cedric the Saxon, was such as might have satisfied the most prejudiced enemy of the tribes of Israel. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- France is Israel, and Napoleon is Moses. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Lamented be the hour, said Rebecca, that has taught such art to the House of Israel! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- And he had judged Israel forty years. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- And when the ark of the covenant of the Lord came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Shall I twice recommend it, said Front-de-Boeuf, to a son of Israel, to meddle with his own concerns, and leave those of others alone? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- So I had a mind,' pursued Fledgeby, 'to come and have a talk with you about our dodging friend, the child of Israel. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The God of Israel requite you, said the Jew, greatly relieved; I dreamed--But Father Abraham be praised, it was but a dream. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
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