Why were they hiding the lost tribes of Israel? Evidence they don't want you to see | part 2

Summary

This video explores the mystery of the Lost Tribes of Israel, challenging the belief that they disappeared after the Assyrian exile in 722 BC. It delves into theories suggesting that the tribes might still exist today, hidden in plain sight, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. The video examines historical, cultural, and DNA evidence linking modern African tribes to the Israelites and discusses prophecies from the Bible that hint at their return in the end times. The video invites viewers to engage, share their theories, and explore the possibility that the Lost Tribes have never truly been lost.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 10 Lost Tribes of Israel were exiled by the Assyrians in 722 BC, and their fate has been a mystery ever since.
• 😀 Despite their apparent disappearance, there are theories suggesting that the Lost Tribes may still exist today, hidden in plain sight.
• 😀 Some African communities, such as the Mandinka, Limba, and Beta Israel, claim descent from the Lost Tribes of Israel and share similar customs and practices.
• 😀 DNA evidence, like the Coen genetic marker found in the Limba people, supports the idea of a connection between these African communities and ancient Israelites.
• 😀 Oral traditions in various African cultures, including the Igbo and Zulu, echo Israelite customs such as circumcision, Sabbath observance, and dietary laws.
• 😀 The Middle East also holds theories about the Lost Tribes, with some believing they were absorbed into surrounding cultures and may be scattered across countries like Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
• 😀 Biblical prophecies, such as those in Ezekiel and Revelation, suggest the Lost Tribes will one day be reunited under the Messiah in the end times.
• 😀 The Book of Ezekiel foretells a time when the tribes will be united, symbolized by the joining of two sticks representing Judah and Ephraim.
• 😀 Revelation 7 mentions 144,000 individuals from all 12 tribes, implying that the Lost Tribes are preserved and will play a role in the end times.
• 😀 The theories surrounding the Lost Tribes of Israel highlight the potential for a physical or spiritual awakening, where descendants of these tribes might rediscover their ancient roots.

Q & A

What are the 12 tribes of Israel, and why is their disappearance significant?

The 12 tribes of Israel are the descendants of the 12 sons of Jacob, forming the foundation of ancient Israel. Their disappearance, particularly after the Assyrian invasion in 722 BC, is significant because 10 of the tribes seemingly vanished from history, fueling centuries of speculation and mystery about their fate.

What happened after the Assyrian invasion in 722 BC that led to the loss of 10 tribes of Israel?

After the Assyrian invasion in 722 BC, the Northern Kingdom of Israel, comprising 10 tribes, was conquered and the people were exiled. They were scattered across various regions and never officially returned, unlike the Southern Kingdom of Judah, which was later conquered by Babylon but returned.

Why do various theories exist regarding the fate of the Lost tribes of Israel?

Theories exist because the Bible does not provide a definitive answer about where the Lost tribes went after the Assyrian exile. This has led to speculation about their migration, absorption into other nations, or preservation in secret.

How did the geographic connection between Africa and the Middle East impact the theories about the Lost tribes?

The geographic connection between Africa and the Middle East, which was once a continuous landmass, is significant because it suggests that the Israelites, after their exile, could have migrated into various African regions. Over time, tectonic shifts and human intervention created the modern separation between Africa and the Middle East, but ancient movements might have been less constrained.

What is the theory linking the Lost tribes of Israel to African populations?

One theory suggests that the Lost tribes of Israel migrated into Africa and integrated into various African societies. Evidence includes similarities in cultural practices, oral traditions, and even genetic markers in certain African groups, such as the Limba people of Zimbabwe and the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

How does the theory about the Mandinka people of West Africa relate to the Lost tribe of Reuben?

The Mandinka people of Mali, Guinea, and Senegal have oral traditions that link them to the tribe of Reuben. Their customs, such as circumcision on the eighth day and practices similar to Levitical purity laws, mirror ancient Israelite traditions, which supports the theory of their Israelite ancestry.

How does the concept of the 10 Lost tribes' migration tie into Jewish and Islamic traditions?

Jewish texts claim that the 10 Lost tribes were taken beyond the Euphrates River and will return in the Messianic age. Islamic scholars also suggest that the Lost tribes might have traveled eastward, with communities in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India claiming descent from the tribes, particularly Ephraim.

What is the significance of Ezekiel 37 in understanding the future reunification of the Lost tribes?

Ezekiel 37 describes a prophecy where God instructs the prophet to join two sticks, one representing Judah and the other Ephraim, symbolizing the future reunification of the tribes. This prophecy suggests that the Lost tribes will one day be reunited, under a single ruler, the Messiah.

What role do the 144,000 sealed individuals in the Book of Revelation play in the mystery of the Lost tribes?

In the Book of Revelation, 144,000 individuals, 12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel, are sealed by God. This suggests that even if the Lost tribes were scattered, their descendants are still present and accounted for, and their role is important in the end times.

What is the central message about the Lost tribes of Israel in the context of biblical prophecy?

The central message in biblical prophecy is that the Lost tribes of Israel were never truly lost. They have been scattered but will eventually be gathered together in the end times, either physically or spiritually, as part of the Messianic prophecy, signaling the return of the Messiah.