Yisrael, the Hebrew name for Israel, has a wide range of synonyms that describe the biblical land of promise. Prominent synonyms of Yisrael are Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel, Ha'aretz, the Land, and Zion, a spiritual name for the land. Israel is also referred to as Canaan, the land of milk and honey, Jerusalem, the Holy City, and Judea, the southern region of the land. In the Talmudic literature, Israel is also referred to as Barzilai, the name of a wealthy merchant who showed kindness to King David. These synonyms for Yisrael reflect the rich historical and spiritual significance that the land holds in the Jewish tradition.