Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

Answer

"And He said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince has thou power with God
and with men, and has prevailed." Gen. 32: 28.
NOTE - Israel means a "prince," or "one who prevails with God."

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
What is said of the tender compassion of God?
In what language is the justice of God described?
In what does God delight?
Why did not Christ work many miracles in His own country ?
In what words had the prophet Daniel foretold this?
Why are we exhorted to patience?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle