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The Children of Jacob, also known as the Twelve Tribes of Israel, hold a significant place in biblical history and theology. Jacob, later named Israel, was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and the grandson of Abraham. His twelve sons became the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel, each bearing unique characteristics and destinies as outlined in the Scriptures.

Reuben
Reuben was Jacob's firstborn, the son of Leah. Despite his birthright, Reuben forfeited his preeminence due to an indiscretion with Bilhah, his father's concubine (Genesis 35:22). Jacob's blessing over Reuben reflects this loss: "Unstable as water, you shall not excel" (Genesis 49:4).

Simeon and Levi
Simeon and Levi, also sons of Leah, are often mentioned together due to their joint actions, particularly the violent retaliation against Shechem for the defilement of their sister Dinah (Genesis 34). Jacob's blessing highlights their fierce anger: "Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce" (Genesis 49:7).

Judah
Judah, another son of Leah, emerges as a leader among his brothers. His line is significant for its messianic promise, as Jacob prophesies: "The scepter will not depart from Judah" (Genesis 49:10). This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.

Dan
Dan, the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant, is described as a judge of his people. Jacob's blessing portrays him as a serpent by the roadside, indicating a future of cunning and strategic influence (Genesis 49:17).

Naphtali
Naphtali, also a son of Bilhah, is characterized by Jacob as a "doe set free that bears beautiful fawns" (Genesis 49:21), suggesting agility and grace.

Gad
Gad, the son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, is prophesied to be a warrior: "Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels" (Genesis 49:19).

Asher
Asher, another son of Zilpah, is blessed with prosperity: "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide royal delicacies" (Genesis 49:20).

Issachar
Issachar, a son of Leah, is depicted as a strong donkey lying down between the sheepfolds, indicating a life of labor and servitude (Genesis 49:14-15).

Zebulun
Zebulun, also a son of Leah, is foretold to dwell by the seashore and become a haven for ships, suggesting a future of trade and commerce (Genesis 49:13).

Joseph
Joseph, the first son of Rachel, is a central figure in Genesis. His account of betrayal, suffering, and eventual rise to power in Egypt is a testament to God's providence. Jacob's blessing is abundant: "Joseph is a fruitful vine" (Genesis 49:22), and he receives a double portion through his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.

Benjamin
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, is described as a ravenous wolf, indicating a fierce and warlike nature (Genesis 49:27).

The Children of Jacob, through their individual and collective narratives, form the foundation of the nation of Israel. Their accounts are interwoven with themes of redemption, covenant, and divine purpose, reflecting God's unfolding plan for His people.

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Psalm 105:6
O you seed of Abraham his servant, you children of Jacob his chosen.
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They Shall be Called the Children of God
... Positively: They have titles of honour ... The wicked have them by providence; the saints
by promise ... He blesses them in their souls, bodies, names, estate, posterity ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/19 they shall be called.htm

Psalm LXXXIII.
... the congregation of God's people in the titles of many ... nation or people of God, or
His saints, who know ... For by such names are most suitably figured the enemies ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxiii.htm

The Saints' Privilege and Profit;
... on Aaron's breast-plate was fixed the names of the ... odours, which are the prayers
of saints, and they ... Thus you see what terms, characters, titles, and privileges ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the saints privilege and profit.htm

Introduction.
... or Esther composed the books which bear their names, and very ... the testamentary form
we have the titles only of ... of victory and bliss, when "the saints of the ...
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The Fifth Theological Oration.
... from ourselves, for God resteth nowhere as He doth upon the Saints. ... I tremble when
I think of the abundance of the titles, and how many Names they outrage ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/the fifth theological oration.htm

Antichrist.
... have invented so many places, offices, names, titles, orders, vows ... talk of her as
Israel's children's children were to ... that sweet chat that the saints shall at ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xxiii antichrist.htm

Concerning Persecution
... they be thought worthy, who clip the names of God's ... It is one of the titles given
to the church ... promises of his special presence with his saints in suffering. ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm

The Papacy not the Antichrist
... to Popery, and regarded those of his titles which referred to ... and "the Beast," as
only so many names for the ... appear before the Rapture of the saints and the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/the papacy not the antichrist.htm

The People on the Earth: Chapters 2-3
... him (the Beast) to make war with the saints and to ... Note how the titles of Christ
in verse 8 ("I am ... 4. Nevertheless thou hast a few names [119] in Sardis] These ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the people on the earth .htm

The Gospel of Matthew
... WL Tucker has pointed out, these titles correspond exactly ... those who reigned over
Israel whose names are here ... we sing, "How firm a foundation, ye saints of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/why four gospels/the gospel of matthew.htm