Tribe of Reuben
The Tribe of Reuben was descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. Although Reuben originally possessed the rights of the firstborn, those privileges were diminished because of…
Tribe of Simeon
The Tribe of Simeon was descended from Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. As one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Simeon received an inheritance within the territory…
Tribe of Zebulun
The Tribe of Zebulun was descended from Zebulun, the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth son born to Leah. As one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Zebulun occupied…
Tribes of Israel
The Tribes of Israel were the twelve family divisions descended from the sons of Jacob, whom God renamed Israel (Genesis 32:28). These tribes formed the nation of Israel, received territorial…
