Unveiling the Scriptural Evidence for the Covenant Israel Message
The Bible contains profound and far-reaching promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—promises of national greatness, spiritual leadership, global influence, and everlasting covenant. A central theme within these promises is the destiny of the Lost Tribes of Israel—the ten tribes that made up the northern Kingdom of Israel before their Assyrian captivity in 721 B.C.
Many Christians have overlooked what Scripture says about these tribes. But the Covenant Israel Message boldly proclaims a truth hidden in plain sight: that these lost tribes were never truly lost to God. They were sifted through the nations and re-emerged in history, particularly among the Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, and kindred peoples, in fulfillment of biblical prophecy.
In this article, we will explore what the Bible says about the Lost Tribes of Israel, how their prophesied destiny supports the Covenant Israel Message, and why this truth matters today.
Who Were the Lost Tribes of Israel?
After the reign of Solomon, the ancient nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms:
- The southern kingdom, known as Judah, composed primarily of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, centered in Jerusalem.
- The northern kingdom, known as Israel, consisted of the ten remaining tribes and was often referred to simply as “Ephraim” in prophecy.
In 721 B.C., the Assyrians invaded and captured the northern kingdom, taking the ten tribes into exile. The Bible records this in 2 Kings 17:6:
“In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria…”
These ten tribes—Reuben, Simeon, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Ephraim, and Manasseh—vanished from the biblical narrative. Historians refer to them as the Lost Tribes of Israel.
Were the Lost Tribes Really Lost?
While secular history may struggle to trace these tribes, God never lost sight of them. The Bible is filled with prophetic promises that the ten tribes would:
- Continue to exist as a people.
- Multiply greatly.
- Be regathered and restored in the latter days.
Amos 9:9
“For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.”
God declares that not one of His covenant people would be truly lost. Though they would be scattered among the nations, they would survive, multiply, and resurface.
This forms the basis for the Covenant Israel Message—that the descendants of the ten tribes are found today among specific nations, especially those that have demonstrated the national characteristics, blessings, and prophetic identity outlined in Scripture.
The Promised Blessings to Israel Were National
God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob was not just spiritual—it was national.
Genesis 35:11
“A nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins.”
Genesis 48:19 (regarding Ephraim and Manasseh)
“…he [Manasseh] also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother [Ephraim] shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.”
These blessings were never revoked, and they could not be fulfilled merely by the Jewish people (Judah). The Jews, as descendants of the southern kingdom, were never a multitude of nations. Only the ten-tribed House of Israel—headed by Ephraim and Manasseh—received such national birthright blessings.
These promises find their fulfillment in the Anglo-Saxon and kindred nations, which emerged as world powers, became defenders of the Gospel, sent missionaries to the ends of the earth, and administered justice and law in many lands. This identification aligns perfectly with the Covenant Israel Message.
The Prophets Foretold Their Identity and Restoration
The major and minor prophets consistently spoke of a future regathering of Israel (the ten tribes) and Judah (the southern kingdom), but they made it clear these were distinct entities.
Jeremiah 3:18
“In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north…”
Hosea 1:10
“Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea… and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.”
The Bible speaks of a long period during which the ten tribes would be divorced, scattered, and considered “not My people”, but they would eventually be recognized as the people of God again, in lands far removed from their original homeland.
Clues in the New Testament
Even in the New Testament, the ten tribes were acknowledged as existing somewhere in the world.
James 1:1
“James, a servant of God… to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”
James did not address just the Jews, but all twelve tribes—acknowledging their continued existence and future role.
The Apostle Paul also made it clear that the hope of Israel was still alive:
“Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come.” (Acts 26:7)
These verses support the Covenant Israel Message’s belief that the tribes were not absorbed or lost—they remained separate, identifiable, and relevant to God’s prophetic plan.
The National Characteristics of the Lost Tribes Fulfilled
The Bible gives us distinct traits that the descendants of the ten tribes would display in the latter days:
- Numerical Growth (Hosea 1:10; Genesis 48:19)
- Colonial Expansion (Isaiah 54:2–3)
- Possessing the gates of their enemies (Genesis 22:17)
- Spreading to the west, north, and islands (Isaiah 49:12; Jeremiah 31:10)
- Becoming a blessing to all nations (Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 42:6)
These characteristics describe nations such as Great Britain, the United States, and the British Commonwealth, all of which emerged from the same Anglo-Saxon rootstock and fulfilled these promises in history and influence.
The Covenant Israel Message identifies these nations not just as powerful empires, but as fulfillments of God’s promises to the ten tribes of Israel.
The Name “Israel” and Its Scriptural Use
After the division of the kingdom, the name “Israel” applied primarily to the northern kingdom, not to Judah. This is a crucial biblical distinction.
The prophets, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, prophesied separately about Judah and Israel, confirming their separate identities. The restoration passages always emphasize a two-house regathering—first Israel, then Judah.
This confirms that the people called “Jews” today do not represent all of Israel. They are the House of Judah. The House of Israel, according to the Covenant Israel Message, is found among the western nations who fulfill the identity, prophecy, and promises of the lost tribes.
Why This Truth Matters Today
Understanding the biblical destiny of the Lost Tribes of Israel is not an academic exercise—it is a spiritual awakening. The Covenant Israel Message calls the descendants of Israel to:
- Return to the laws of God.
- Acknowledge their identity as covenant people.
- Prepare for Christ’s return to rule from the throne of David.
The rediscovery of Israel’s modern identity is a sign of the latter days and a fulfillment of Jeremiah 30:24:
“In the latter days ye shall consider it.”
Conclusion: The Lost Tribes Are Found—In Scripture and in History
The Bible clearly reveals that the ten tribes of Israel were not lost to God. They were preserved, scattered, multiplied, and prophesied to reemerge in the last days as a people of covenant, law, and destiny. Their national and spiritual identity is reaffirmed through prophecy, reinforced through history, and confirmed by their global influence.
The Covenant Israel Message declares with boldness: the Lost Tribes of Israel are found—and they are fulfilling prophecy even now. This truth is a call to repentance, to national obedience, and to the long-awaited restoration under the soon-coming reign of Jesus Christ, King of kings and King of Israel.
