Dictionary of Bible Themes The divisions of Israel on lines of kinship, according to descent from the twelve sons of Jacob. These divisions were most pronounced in the period before Saul became king of Israel but were maintained throughout Israel's history. Genesis 35:22-26Origin of the tribes of Israel See also Twelve sons of Jacob Genesis 29:31-35; 30:3-13,17-24; 35:16-18Genesis 46:5-27 See also Increased in number while living in Egypt Exodus 1:1-7Genesis 49:1-28 Blessings on the tribes of Israel Deuteronomy 33:1-29Matthew 19:28 Association of the twelve apostles with the tribes of Israel See also Matthew 10:1-4Luke 22:28-30 pp Mk 3:13-19 Acts 1:12-26pp Lk 6:12-16 Revelation 21:12-14James 1:1 Other NT references to the tribes of Israel See also Acts 26:6-7Revelation 7:1-8 The tribes of Israel in end-time prophecy See also Ezekiel 47:13-14; 48:1-35Revelation 21:9-14 Genesis 46:17 The tribe of Asher See also The genealogy of Asher Numbers 26:44-471 Chronicles 7:30-40 Numbers 1:40-41; 10:25-28 The history of Asher In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12-13Joshua 19:24-31 In the land of Canaan: Judges 7:22-232 Chronicles 30:6-11 Luke 2:36-38 After the division of the kingdom: Genesis 46:21The tribe of Benjamin See also The genealogy of Benjamin Numbers 26:38-411 Chronicles 7:6-12; 8:1-40; 9:1-9 Numbers 1:36-37; 2:18-23 The history of Benjamin In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12Joshua 18:11-28 In the land of Canaan: 1 Chronicles 12:1-2Judges 19:1-21:23 1 Kings 12:21-24 the war against Benjamin After the division of the kingdom: 2 Chronicles 11:5-12Ezra 1:5 pp 2Ch 11:1-4 Numbers 26:42-43The tribe of Dan The genealogy of Dan Numbers 1:38-39; 2:25; 10:25The history of Dan In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12-13Joshua 19:40-47 In the land of Canaan: Judges 18:1-31Joshua 14:4 The tribe of Ephraim See also The tribe of Ephraim was descended from Joseph's younger son Genesis 48:1-20Numbers 26:35-37 See also The genealogy of Ephraim 1 Chronicles 7:20-29Numbers 1:32-33; 2:18 The history of Ephraim In the wilderness: Joshua 16:1-10; 17:14-18Judges 1:29; 7:22-8:3 In the land of Canaan: Judges 12:1-6Isaiah 7:2-9 the war against Ephraim Later prophecies against Ephraim Genesis 46:16The tribe of Gad See also The genealogy of Gad Numbers 26:15-18Numbers 1:24-25; 2:10-14 The history of Gad In the wilderness: Numbers 32:28-36Deuteronomy 3:12-17; 29:7-8 Their allocation of land east of the Jordan: Joshua 13:24-28Joshua 1:12-18; 4:10-13; 22:1-34 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 The conquest of Canaan: 1 Chronicles 5:25-26; 12:37Under the monarchy: Genesis 46:13The tribe of Issachar See also The genealogy of Issachar Numbers 26:23-251 Chronicles 7:1-5 Numbers 1:28-29; 2:3-6 The history of Issachar In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12Joshua 19:17-23 In the land of Canaan: Judges 10:11 Chronicles 12:38-40 2 Chronicles 30:10-20 Under the monarchy: Numbers 26:19-22The tribe of Judah See also The genealogy of Judah Genesis 46:8-121 Chronicles 2:1-4:23 Numbers 1:26-27 See also The tribe of Judah in the wilderness Numbers 2:3-4; 13:1-6; 34:16-19Deuteronomy 27:11-12; 33:7 Genesis 49:8-12 See also Judah was prominent among the tribes Numbers 2:1-9; 7:10-17; 10:11-14Judges 1:1-20 Joshua 18:5 See also The territory of the tribe of Judah Joshua 11:21; 15:1-63Joshua 20:1-7 the extent of the allotment for Judah Joshua 21:1-4,9-16cities of refuge in Judah 1 Samuel 17:1; 22:3-5; 23:21-23; 27:8-10; 30:11-16Towns for the Levites in Judah: 2 Samuel 2:1; 24:5-72 Samuel 24:9 Early evidence of the distinction between Judah and the other tribes See also 1 Samuel 11:8; 17:52; 18:16pp 1Ch 21:5 2 Samuel 2:8-11; 3:9-10; 5:52 Samuel 11:11; 12:8; 19:40-20:2 David's reign over Judah: 2 Samuel 21:2; 24:1Judah remained loyal to David when Israel rebelled 1 Kings 1:35; 4:20,25Israel and Judah united under Solomon: 1 Kings 12:1-24The separation of Judah from the northern tribes 2 Chronicles 19:8-11pp 2Ch 10:1-11:4 See also The continuing tribal identity of Judah 2 Kings 17:18-20Psalms 78:67-68 Ezekiel 37:15-28; 48:1-8,30-31 Revelation 7:1-8 Exodus 6:16-25 The tribe of Levi Numbers 3:17-20; 26:57-62The genealogy of Levi Exodus 32:25-29The tribe of Levi is set apart to God Numbers 1:47-53; 3:38Their loyalty to the LORD set them apart. They were given the responsibility of caring for the tabernacle: Numbers 3:11-13See also They were claimed by God as a substitute for the firstborn males of Israel Numbers 3:40-45; 8:15-18Deuteronomy 18:1-2 See also The tribe of Levi received no allotment of land Numbers 18:23Joshua 13:32-33; 14:3-4 Numbers 35:1-8 See also The tribe of Levi lived in designated towns Leviticus 25:32-34Joshua 21:1-42 Numbers 18:21-24 pp 1Ch 6:54-80 See also Tithes and offerings given by the rest of Israel supported the tribe of Levi Deuteronomy 14:22-29Nehemiah 10:37-38; 13:4-13 Deuteronomy 33:8-11 Moses blesses the tribe of Levi 1 Chronicles 12:26-28The tribe of Levi in the period of the monarchy 1 Chronicles 23:2-24Their fighting men join David at Hebron 1 Chronicles 27:16-17David divides them into three groups and organises their responsibilities David sets an army officer over them. Joshua 14:4The tribe of Manasseh See also The tribe of Manasseh was descended from Joseph's older son Genesis 48:3-20Numbers 26:28-37 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 Numbers 1:34-35 See also Manasseh in the wilderness Numbers 2:18-21; 27:1-11; 36:1-12Numbers 32:33,39-42 The division of Manasseh into two Deuteronomy 3:13-15; 29:7-8The half-tribe of Manasseh was allocated territory in Gilead: Joshua 12:4-6; 13:29-311 Chronicles 5:23 Joshua 13:6-7; 16:1-4; 17:1-13 Judges 1:27 The remainder of Manasseh was allocated territory west of the Jordan: Joshua 22:1-34Judges 7:23 the threat of war against the half-tribe of Manasseh and the other Transjordan tribes See also Manasseh in the period of the judges Judges 6:11-16,33-35; 11:1-11; 12:1-71 Chronicles 5:26 See also Manasseh under the monarchy 1 Chronicles 12:19-20; 26:322 Chronicles 15:9; 30:1-20; 34:8-9 Genesis 46:24 The tribe of Naphtali See also The genealogy of Naphtali Numbers 26:48-50Numbers 1:42-43; 2:25-30 The history of Naphtali In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12-13Judges 1:33; 4:4-10; 6:33-35 In the land of Canaan: 2 Kings 15:291 Chronicles 12:38-40 Under the monarchy: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7Isaiah 9:1 See also The territory of Naphtali Joshua 19:32-39Matthew 4:13-16 Numbers 26:5-7 The tribe of Reuben See also The genealogy of Reuben Genesis 46:8-9Exodus 6:14 1 Chronicles 5:1-10 Numbers 1:20-21; 2:10-16; 16:1-3 The history of Reuben In the wilderness: Numbers 32:1-38Deuteronomy 3:12-17; 29:7-8 Their allocation of land: Joshua 13:15-23Joshua 1:12-18; 4:10-13; 22:1-34 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 The conquest of Canaan: 1 Chronicles 5:25-26; 11:42; 12:37; 26:32; 27:16Under the monarchy: Exodus 6:15The tribe of Simeon See also The genealogy of Simeon Genesis 46:10Numbers 26:12-14 1 Chronicles 4:24-37 Numbers 1:22-23; 2:10-16 The history of Simeon In the wilderness: Joshua 19:1-91 Chronicles 4:38-43; 12:23-25 In the land of Canaan: 2 Chronicles 15:9; 34:1-7Under the monarchy: Genesis 46:14The tribe of Zebulun See also The genealogy of Zebulun Numbers 26:26-27Numbers 1:30-31; 2:3-9 The history of Zebulun In the wilderness: Deuteronomy 27:12-13Judges 1:30; 4:6,9-10; 5:13-14,18; 6:33-35; 12:11-12 In the land of Canaan: 1 Chronicles 12:33,402 Chronicles 30:10-20 Under the monarchy: Isaiah 9:1See also The territory of Zebulun Joshua 19:10-16Matthew 4:12-16 See also 1250 Abba1654 numbers, 11-99 5095 Jacob, life 7135 Israel, people of God 7251 pillar of cloud & fire 7390 Levites 7530 foreigners 7631 Twelve, calling of 9240 last judgment |
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