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Definition for Tribe A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Tribe: Abraham's grandson, Jacob (later called Israel) had twelve sons. They were born to four different women (Jacob's two wives and their respective maidservants), the result of deception and competition. The descendants of these twelve men would later become the known as the twelve tribes of Israel or the nation of Israel. The sons of Jacob's first wife, Leah were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. The sons of Jacob's second wife, Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. The sons of Rachel's maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. The sons of Leah's maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. Later, when the nation of Israel was was divided, the tribes of Judah and Benjamin split off, perpetuating the royal line of king David; they were known as the nation of Judah. This is covered in 2 Chronicles as well as 1 and 2 Kings (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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