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The Twelve Tribes of Israel

The sons of Jacob and the tribes that carried their names through the history of a people.

Collection 1 of 11

Twelve names that became twelve peoples. Each is given here as the book records it, with the meaning as published.

  • Reuben

    Who sees the son

    As published · p. 132

  • Simeon

    That hears or obeys

    As published · p. 132

  • Levi

    United or Joined

    As published · p. 132

  • Judah

    Praise

    As published · p. 132

  • Dan

    Judge

    As published · p. 132

  • Gad

    Good fortune

    As published · p. 133

  • Asher

    Happiness

    As published · p. 133

  • Issachar

    Reward recompense

    As published · p. 133

  • Zebulun

    Dwelling

    As published · p. 133

  • Joseph

    Increase, addition

    As published · p. 133

  • Benjamin

    Son of the right hand

    As published · p. 133

Entries as published in They Shall Be Called by Gracy Reid.