The Israelites who were deported to multiple provinces of the empire were absorbed into those cultures and their descendants lost their national and tribal identities which also means that every nation Assyria conquered could have Jewish DNA, whatever one may mean by that. The few who were left were joined by people from multiple OTHER provinces, and the newcomers adopted the Northern Israelite interpretation of the worship of JHVH with some of their own traditions added.
The result was the nation referred to in the New Testament as Samaritans. And of course, the Levites had always been scattered among the tribal lands, with most of them in the territory of Judah because of the Temple.
As for Anna, those of us who are not dogmatic inerrantists but do revere the symbolism in the Bible, both the parts that are reliable as literal history and the other parts, wonder whether Anna and Simeon are actual individuals or composites of various Jesus-honoring Jews of the day.
One problem is that, comparing Luke and Matthew, it would seem extremely dangerous for the Holy Family to stay in Bethlehem, near Jerusalem, for these public appearances, without being found by King Herod. In any event, there are spiritual and devotional benefits in these passages, with their beautiful prayers.
Paul claims that he belongs to the tribe of Benjamin. For a fictional narrative that covers how her background and family information may have been remembered see. A very interesting article. Illuminating the corners normally in shadow can be very useful for a better grasp of the whole. A question screams to be addressed. Your email address will not be published. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. Combine a one-year tablet and print subscription to BAR with membership in the BAS Library to start your journey into the ancient past today!
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December 30, at pm. December 28, at am. December 20, at pm. Abigail says:. December 19, at am. Israel had lost track of the northern tribes, but God had not. Anna was probably not seen as terribly important by the people of her day. She was a woman from the lost tribe of Asher, after all. Anna had been a widow for the better part of her 84 years during a time when widows had no means of support besides their children or charity. It is possible that she lived at the temple because she had no place else to live.
No matter, she made the best of her years by worshiping, praising, and honoring God all of her days. Age is of no consequence to God. He can use any of us at any age. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Sandra Hamer Smith. Emma Danzey. How Long Should a Pastor Preach? Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Britt Mooney. Jason Soroski. All rights reserved. Like a reflex, praise just flowed out of her. Anna praised the Lord right away when she saw an answer to her prayers, and she was also ready to share the good news with others. John Barnett. Then in her old age, God allowed her to see the promised one, Jesus. She is also called a prophet, which is a title given to very few women throughout the Bible.
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