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Latest revision as of 16:11, 31 December 2022

The Twelve Sons of Jacob (Israel) and Fathers of the 12 Tribes of Jerusalem
Name Mother Inheritence Highlight Birth Order
Reuben Leah First Born and Protector of Joseph, Lost his Birthright because he slept with Bilhah 1
Simeon Leah Apparent Leader of the Slaughter of the Circumcized Men (Gen 34:30), Jacob called him a violent man , along with Levi. 2
Levi Leah Servants of the Lord Father of the Levitical Priests, Apparent Leader of the Slaughter of the Circumcized Men (Gen 34:30) Jacob called him a violent man, along with Simeon. 3
Judah Leah Blessed by Jacob as a Leader of Many Men 4
Issachar Leah A hard worker of the land. 9
Zebulun Leah A Seafaring Man as Blessed by His Father - A Harbor for Ships 10
Joseph Rachel Jacob's Favored Son (first son of Leah). A fruitful vine - the Rock of Israel - Leader of Israel 11
Benjamin Rachel Designated as a fierce hunter by Jacob. 12
Dan Bilhah (Rachel's Slave) A judge of people in the nation of Israel. A snake by the road striking the heal as Jacob said. 5
Nephtali Bilhah (Rachel's Slave) "A doe set free that bears beautful fawns" (Jacob) 6
Gad Zilpah (Leah's Slave) A Fighter as Jacob Said. 7
Asher Zilpah (Leah's Slave) A man of food creating many delicacies as Jacob blessed him. 8