2009-09-30T18:17:20-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/israelites/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+32:28&version=NIV 2009-09-30T18:17:20-05:00 The Israelites descended from Jacob. Jacob received the name Israel from an undercover angel after he wrestled with him. Israel means, he struggles with God. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2023:14&version=NIV 2009-09-11T09:59:47-05:00 The Israelite's camp during their journey from Egypt was not just a place to live--it was a place where God lived and guided them. As such, they were given strict guidance on how to maintain it as a holy dwelling for God.