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The Israelites were enslaved. The Jews were never in Bondage/Captivity. This is how we know that Biblically, those described as Jews, were descendants of the invading and occupying Edomites, circa 568 BC. Edomites being the descendants of Esau, but not Jacob Israel. Therefore, they're not part of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
John 8:33
“They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?”
John 8:33 Context
30As he spake these words, many believed on him. 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? 34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.