Question

Why were Abraham's people called the Israelites? WORTH 15 POINTS

Answer 1

Because the tribes were named after sons or grandsons of Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel after he wrestled an angel of the Lord. so the Hebrew people became known as Israelites.

Answer 2

Answer:

when Jacob wrestled with God, God saw that the sun was rising so God touched Jacob's thigh so that Jacob would let go but Jacob said he would not let go until God blessed him, because he wrestled with God, God changed his name to Israel.