12 Tribes of Israel

When God mentions something once, it’s important. What if He mentions something dozens of times? What do you need to know about the 12 tribes of Israel?

Who are God’s chosen people? If you said the Jews, you are partly right. The Jewish people are descended from Judah—one of the 12 sons of Israel. Each of the families of the 12 sons became a tribe, so Judah was just one of the 12 tribes of Israel. And all 12 tribes were God’s chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6; 14:2).

Who were the 12 tribes?

·         Reuben.

·         Simeon.

·         Levi (this priestly tribe didn’t receive a territory, and sometimes is not listed when the tribe of Joseph is listed as two separate tribes).

·         Judah.

·         Zebulun.

·         Issachar.

·         Dan.

·         Gad.

·         Asher.

·         Naphtali.

·         Joseph (often listed as two tribes named for his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh).

·         Benjamin.

What were they chosen for? Did they fail in God’s mission for them? Were they replaced?

Also, who are the other tribes of Israel besides the Jews? Where are they today? Did God fulfill His promises to them? What did He say about the 12 tribes of Israel in the end times, and what do these prophecies mean for you today?

These questions and many more are covered in an excellent online resource, the 12 Tribes of Israel Today on the LifeHopeandTruth.com website.