Throughout the Bible we read much talk about the 12 tribes of Israel. But who are these tribes? Where did they come from? What do they represent in the Bible?
The origin of the 12 tribes of Israel is described in Genesis 29, 30 and 35. 16-22. There we see described the births of 12 children of Jacob who was also named Israel. These twelve sons were: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asser, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.
But these 12 names does not correspond exactly to the 12 tribes of Israel.
12 tribes of israel, Jaco, Israel
Later, after the escape of the Israelites from Egypt, God states that the tribe of Levi would be a separate tribe to serve in the temple(especially as priests and in various ministries in the worship of God), and that would not have a specific territory in promised land. In its place and in place of Joseph, assumed the post of Israel tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim (see image below).
It is based on these 12 tribes throughout the Promised Land is divided (this story is in the book of Joshua. See map above). Later, in the Book of Kings, we have the story of how these 12 tribes have united under a monarchy, which reigned Saul, David, Solomon.
12 tribes of israel, map, land division
After Solomon's death, the 12 tribes split and formed two kingdoms: the Southern Kingdom (Judah and Benjamin), which had as its capital Jerusalem. And northern kingdom: (the other 10 tribes), which had as its capital Samaria. Each of these kingdoms had its own king. After this division never hear a unification of the 12 tribes of Israel. The two kingdoms (Northern and Southern) have always had enmity problems.
Briefly would be that the story about the 12 tribes of Israel.
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