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Israelites in the Bible - a Christian perspective
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=Genesis+32:28&version=NIV
Camp in the Bible - a Christian perspective
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.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2023:14&version=NIV