Isaac eventually married Rebekah and gave birth to two sons, Esau and Jacob. To shorten the story, Jacob was the son through whom the promise flowed. It was Jacob that eventually gave birth to 12 sons who were the fathers of the 12 tribes of Israel. Those sons were: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, Benjamin For New Testament believers, this is picture of the enormous spiritual riches and treasures that they have as a royal priesthood, when they eat the spiritual manna from heaven, which is Jesus. Naphtali Zebulun doesn’t get very much attention in the Bible. The tribe does boast a strong, loyal fighting force during the days of the judges and King David. In fact, Zebulun had the largest presence in the army that made David king of Israel at Hebron, and they served him with “an undivided heart” ( 1 Chronicles 12:33). 6. Issachar.

You can see the tools I used to put this list together on the original blog post. Heads up: at the time I wrote the original, I was an employee of Logos. The story of the 12 tribes of Israel During their captivity in Egypt, God heard their cries and called Moses to rescue his fellow Israelites from their plight. Along their escape from Egypt they stopped at Mount Sinai, where God gave them the Ten Commandments which are still followed by Jews and Christians today. The Israelites crossed the Red Sea and were guided by God through the wilderness where they wandered for forty years due to disobedience and unbelief. During these forty years, God still provided for them with manna which rained from heaven. After the forty years, they were led into the Promised Land by Joshua. Moses died in the wilderness along with other adults except for Caleb and Joshua. In the Promised Land This concept is perplexing at first glance, though when explored, it makes sense. “We live in the post-modern world where people are looking for something… There are many Christians who move to Islam, so maybe it’s a rejection of Christian doctrine.” He also says, “They always say it is so hard to be a Jew, but how is it that so many want to become one?” Though he laments, “Maybe we are not ready to accept them… we haven’t opened our eyes to see something new.” He believes this is part of a “galut (exile) mentality” that has plagued us since the Holocaust. Actions more than words From a geographical standpoint, Adummatu is often associated with the medieval Arabic Dumat el-Jandal, which was in ancient times a very important and strategic junction on the major trade route between Syria, Babylon, Najd, and the Hijaz area. Dumat el-Jandal is at the southeastern end of Al Jawf which is a desert basin and often denotes the whole lower region of Wadi as Sirhan, the famous depression situated halfway between Syria and Mesopotamia. This area has water and was a stopping place for caravans coming from Tayma before proceeding on to Syria or Babylonia.That is why God chose the Israelite people with whom he stipulated the Covenant. And this Covenant consisted in the fact that God would make His people His family and protect them by giving them a land where they could live in peace and worship Him, and His people should be faithful to Him, following His Law which was just and fair. To Asher, Jacob said that his family would prosper. In the Song of Deborah ( Judges 5:17), the tribe of Asher is one of the two tribes of Israel, the other being the Danites, associated with seafaring and, by implication, sea commerce. Jerusalem, with the Temple Mount, the Old City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, etc., and surrounding areas, with the Jordan River nearby, once the land of the tribe of Benjamin. Many Christians and Jewish people alike travel to Israel every year to explore the roots of their faith and the rich heritage they have in common and share. For Jewish people this rich heritage is literal and it is in their DNA, for Christians it is spiritual. The Israelites entered the Promised Land and conquered the previous inhabitants of Canaan. The land was allocated to the people according to their tribes. The tribe of Levi was given priestly duties as well as taking care of the Ark of the Covenant. During this time, the Israelites did not have a defined system of government, and their cases were heard by judges who were guided by God. The Israelites were not happy with this form of leadership and opted for a monarchical government. The first king was Saul from the tribe of Benjamin. King David took over leadership after the death of Saul and is referred to as the founder of Israel for his exemplary leadership and military skills. King Solomon inherited the kingdom from his father David and was notable for his wisdom and the building of the temple. He introduced forced labor in Israel exempting the tribes of Judah and Benjamin thus leading to the splitting of the kingdom into the Northern and Southern kingdoms after his death. The Divided Kingdom

Who is a Jew?’ is a question for one person. We need to ask not a personal question but a general one. ‘What is the Jewish nation?’ More than anything, we have to introduce the question.” Rabbi Eliahu Birnbaum To Naphtali, Jacob said that he was a "doe set free that utters beautiful words". The Hebrew word for "doe" comes from a root word, meaning "leader, mighty man, noble man", a word that express strength and prominence. To be a mighty man of God you have to be faithful and strong in your obedience, and this is what this blessing alludes to. The tribe of Adbeel is often identified with the people in the land of Arubu who became subjects to Tiglath Pileser II (744-727 BC). Their chieftain was called Idibi’ilu and he operated as the Assyrian king’s agent on the boarders of Egypt. His tribe was said to have dwelt far away, towards the west. From this reference, some historians have thought that the tribe of Adbeel lived in the Sinai. The Land of the Tribe of Simeon: The Tribe of Simeon was allotted land within the territory assigned to the tribe of Judah because the share given to the children of Judah was too much for them. The city of Beersheba was located in their land ( Joshua 19:1-16). Naphtali, with Zebulun, is mentioned by the prophet Isaiah in a passage we read often during Christmastime: “For a child will be born to us . . . .” This promise was given concerning the land of Galilee, specifically, the “land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali.” You can read the whole prophecy in Isaiah 9. 11. Ephraim.

the precious produce of the months, With the best things of the ancient mountains, With the precious things of This helps explain why when you get to Numbers 1, Ephraim and Manasseh are listed as representing the tribe of Joseph. These two half tribes made up the tribe of Joseph. Hebrews 12:22-24 - "You have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the gathering and Church of the Firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel." Simeon and Levi Israel-Jewish rights activist Rudy Rochman has been at the forefront of Israel activism for much of the past decade, after founding the Israel student group on campus at Columbia University in New York City. As Rudy progressed throughout the years, his views and priorities evolved for how to best approach empowering the Jewish people. From the get-go, and more recently, Rochman has faced criticism from a small but loud contingent on the far-right and far-left – those on the far-right call Rudy a “Palestinian apologist” or a “leftist threat,” while those on the far-left say he is a “right-wing extremist” and “messianic.” Nevertheless, Rochman has kept his head high and continues to work towards advocating on behalf of the Jewish people. Though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee” ( Philippians 3:4-5).

The Land of the Tribe of Benjamin: The Tribe of Benjamin was allotted land between the territories of the children of Judah and the children of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh. The cities of Jerusalem (called Jebus at that time, later renamed Jerusalem) and Jericho were located in the heart of their land ( Joshua 18:11-28). Rather, the term nidchei Yisrael refers to those with a spiritual connection to Judaism – in other words, spiritual descendants of the nation. To Birnbaum, this much is clear in their commitment to the Torah and mitzvot. We will examine the twelve sons of Ishmael and try and determine what might have happened to them below.This article is part of our People from the Bible Series featuring the most well-known historical names and figures from Scripture. We have compiled these articles to help you study those whom God chose to set before us as examples in His Word. May their lives and walks with God strengthen your faith and encourage your soul. When we think about the purpose of the tribes of Israel to become a nation that outnumbers the stars. We connect to the disciples who were to spread the gospel throughout the world. Both instances were connected to the building of the family of God. What Happened to the 12 Tribes of Israel? I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” ( Genesis 12:3, emphasis added). Their story and relationship with God is something that we can draw from even today to learn about Him, as God does not change, nor does His Law, and as believers we can ground ourselves in the Principles of God's Kingdom outlined for the first time in the Old Testament that are the same yesterday, today and forever. To Issachar, Jacob said that he was strong and resolute in his laboring, and he blessed his hard-working nature.