# The Jews — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Jews in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jews, the Jews survey'd

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The people of Israel, often referenced in the context of the Old Testament and the Gospels.

## In the story

### [Manna Hoarded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/16-manna-hoarded)

Referred to as 'favour'd Israel' who received the manna daily.

### [Gideon's Fleece](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/23-gideon-s-fleece)

Israel, who once received the heavenly dew but is now left dry and empty.

### [The Good Samaritan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/99-the-good-samaritan)

Mentioned as those who despise Samaritans, illustrating the cultural context of the parable.

### [109: Father, Forgive Them](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/109-father-forgive-them)

Those who abused and crucified Christ, symbolizing humanity's rejection of him.

### [The Death of Stephen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/120-the-death-of-stephen)

The adversaries who survey Stephen with malice and carry out his stoning.

### [Deuteronomy 33:26, 29](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/96-deuteronomy-33-26-29)

The people of Israel, described as happy and saved by the Lord, secured from foes and harms.

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