It would seem so. In addition one may why would a group as successful at conquering and empire building as the Assyrians be totally vanished today, yet the Jews whom they annihilated still flourish? Why is the Egyptian Civilization consigned to the dust bin of history despite its vast achievements and yet the Jews are still a vibrant and living people? In modern times why has the NAZI party and movement been all but eradicated, yet the Jews whom the slaughtered by the million go on as a people? Would it not be because God keeps his promises across the millennia with this unique group of people? say what you will and mock if you must, but It could not be so otherwise.