The Ten Lost Tribes: The Case for Afghanistan, Kashmir, and Pakistan

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[JeepInMazar]

You have freepmail! Yes, it's a small world. Call me or freepmail me again so I don't forget (you will understand after you see my message).

[Stavka2]

They did God's will by abandoning Solamen the Wise and eventually converting to the worship of evil?

[xzins]

I wish I knew the answer to your question. Benjamin, as you correctly state, was more associated with the regions around Jerusalem and eventually was associated with the Southern rather than the northern kingdom. The northern kingdom comprised the 10 lost tribes.

I remember something, though, to do with the politics of the time that had to do with Jeroboam's questioning of Rehoboam's legitimacy to rule the entire 12 tribes.

[xzins]

Reply from my friend Wally) This is of the mark. I know they say they are of Abraham, Ishmul and Jacob (Isreal). But, if they are of Abraham, they would know Christ who came not to the "lost" ten tribes, but to the lost three tribes in the land of Isreal. The ten tribes were not deported but departed from under the son of Soloman to avoid the consequences of the continued policies of Soloman, they did God's will, as they are doing today. Interesting but untrue!

Lowell, could you paraphrase all this and expand on it. I'm not following it, and I'd like to give you an honest answer.

[TrueBeliever9]

Talk about a Divine Appointment! The LORD is bringing His People together!

[xzins]

That's truly amazing isn't it? I've not heard from MY FRIEND in years. We SERVED together, same boss, same interests, same bellyaching, etc.!!!

[Twodees]

I've heard also that the Pathans keep the Mosaic law of cities of sanctuary. Have you run across that assertion in any of the reading you've done?

[Free Vulcan]

Israel was forcefully marched to the northern reached of the Assyrian empire around 800BC. Around that time two groups rose up in that area, which split into what are often termed Aryans and Scythians. At some point they began to scatter, some toward India and China, some toward Europe. It is believed that the Euro group eventually became the Celts. They also kept remnants of Jewish culture, for example not eating pork. There have been archaeological finds along the migrating paths that show evidence that this was indeed the lost tribes. It doesn't suprise me that there would be some remnants in Afghanistan and surrounding areas. What it means I don't know, other than it does fulfill the Abrahamic covenant that his descendents would be like sand on the seashore.

[xzins]

If it's in the paper I read, I've forgotten it. As soon as I get another copy, I'll let you know.

[xzins]

do you have some source locations for your info. I'm keeping track of this stuff. Thanks.

[xzins]

What it means I don't know, other than it does fulfill the Abrahamic covenant that his descendents would be like sand on the seashore.

I'm wondering if somehow it ultimately means/leads to the evangelization of the Afghans? Of course, if it's wrong, then it means nothing at all.

[Twodees]

Thanks. That was one thing that really interested me.

[patriciaruth]

it does fulfill the Abrahamic covenant that his descendents would be like sand on the seashore.

Actually, mathematically it doesn't.

The promise may mathematically only be kept if mankind seeds to the stars and multiplies through the galaxy--an awesome implication of God's promise to Abraham.

[onedoug]

#9: Me too! Thanks for the lead;link.

[Cronos]

Sheesh, the Pathans have similar traditions to Jews because they are Muslim, who have 'borrowed' most Jewish tradition (Kosher = Muslim Halal, circumsicion, not eating pork etc. etc.) Besides, North-western India (parts now in Afghanistan and Pakistan) have fallen under quite a few wandering tribes, from Greeks to Scyths to Huns to Mongols to Turkic groups, so they are a mix. The Bene-Israeli are found in the South of India in Kerala where many Jews fled after the destruction of the second temple in 70 A.D. and where they were welcomed by the King.

[Cronos]

Benjamin isn't one of the ten lost tribes

Exactly, that's why I think the article is bogus. The Shah of Afghanistan is a comparatively young dynasty -- only aroudn 300 years old, but they would claim descent from the Prophet muhammed.

[Just mythoughts]

What exactly was the "birthright" that Esau sold for a bowl of "red" porridge to Jacob?

What exactly was the "blessing" that Isaac gave to Jacob instead of Esau?

Who is modern "ESAU"? He is still to be a player so why does no one speak of him?

Reading those two things might give insight as to the travels of the House of Israel. Most know where the House of Judah with Benjamin went after taken captive to Babylon.

[xzins]

You need to reread the caution at the beginning:

What follows is initial evidence that links some people groups in Afghanistan, Kashmir, and Israel. It is thought provoking. HOWEVER, IN POSTING THIS, LET ME ENCOURAGE THE INTERESTED TO GO TO THE WEBSITE AND READ "OVERVIEW" IN WHICH THE CASE AGAINST THE TEN LOST TRIBES IS PRESENTED. Also, note that the "people of the book" as Mohammed called them (Christians or Jews), who converted to Islam, were considered by him to be totally Moslem and totally acceptable. The two sections below deal with Afghanistan and Kashmir.

[Just mythoughts]

Regardless of the caveat given, if what is put forth as possible possibilities of who, what, when, and where goes against what is WRITTEN then it is a dead end.

Seems one major piece of the puzzle of who and where the "Ten Tribes" are, is the "WHY" they are LOST. Remembering the reason they got "LOST" so they don't know who they are keeps them "LOST".

[Cronos]

Exactly. I don't believe that the Assyrians would deport people but keep them together in 'tribes'. This would have been dangerous to them -- disgruntled people far from their homeland, ith nothing to lose AND in a large group would be dangerous, so they split them up. Most would have intermarried and disappered into the local populations (they did have a penchant for doing so as demonstrated in Kings I&II) while other diverse, small groups would move far. But they would be small. Many, when Judah was restored would return