The Bible prophets foretold that Israel would become a nation of people with a homeland. These prophecies began to be fulfilled about 4,000 years ago with Jacob, who became the forefather to Israel. Later, about 3,400 years ago, the Israelites established sovereignty for the land of Israel.
Below is a selection of Bible prophecies that predicted nationhood for the people of Israel.
1 Kings 11:29-33
The nation of Israel would become divided into two kingdoms
1 Kings 14:1-18
Ahijah prophesied an end to King Jeroboam's bloodline and that the northern kingdom of Israel would cease to exist
Ezekiel 11:17
The exiles of Judah would be regathered to their homeland
Ezekiel 34:13
The people of Israel would return to "their own land"
Genesis 12:7
The first promise of land for Abraham's offspring
Genesis 15:18
Abraham's descendants would have their own country
Genesis 26:2-5
Isaac inherits the promises (including the Messiah) that God gave to Abraham
Genesis 28:10-14
Jacob, son of Isaac, inherits the promises (including the Messiah) that God gave to Abraham
Genesis 35:9-12
Jacob's descendants would inherit the land of Israel
Isaiah 7:7-8
The northern kingdom of Israel would cease to exist
Isaiah 39:5-7
The southern kingdom of Judah would be conquered and the people would be exiled
Jeremiah 32:36-37
The Jews would survive Babylonian rule and return home