The Twelve Tribes and Their Modern Relevance
Introduction: A Legacy of Identity and Purpose The twelve tribes of Israel are foundational to understanding the identity and calling of Israel. These tribes represent the descendants of Jacob’s twelve sons—Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, lists of the tribes sometimes vary based on context, illustrating that…