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The [[Twelve Tribes]] do not corresponds exactly to the [[Twelve Patriarchs]] as the [[Sons of Levi]] are not regarded as a Tribe but set apart to serve as priests. The problem is solved by doubling the [[House of Joseph]] into two Tribes-- the [[Tribe of Ephraim]] and the [[Tribe of Manasseh]]. However | |||
The eschatological vision of Ezekiel divides the land of Israel according to the [[Twelve Tribes]] (with [[Ephraim]] and [[Manasseh]]), but the eschatological temple has twelve gates, one for each of the [[Twelve Patriarchs]] (including [[Levi]] and [[Joseph]]. | |||
While foretelling the restoration of the [[Twelve Tribes]], the [[Revelation of John]] provides a list that includes [[Levi]], [[Joseph]] and [[Manasseh]] but not [[Ephraim]], and [[Dan]]. The tribes are listed as follows: Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin. | |||
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Revision as of 09:36, 29 January 2013
According to Jewish (Christian, and Islamic) traditions, the ancient People of Israel was made of Twelve Tribes. A portion of the Land of Israel was given to the descendants of each of the Twelve Patriarchs (see map), with the exception of the House of Levi who was granted the priesthood, and the House of Joseph, which was divided between his two children, Manasseh and Ephraim.
< Tribe of Reuben -- Tribe of Simeon -- Tribe of Judah -- Tribe of Dan -- Tribe of Naphtali -- Tribe of Gad -- Tribe of Asher -- Tribe of Issachar -- Tribe of Zebulun -- Tribe of Manasseh -- Tribe of Ephraim -- Tribe of Benjamin; see also House of Levi and House of Joseph >
Overview
The Twelve Tribes do not corresponds exactly to the Twelve Patriarchs as the Sons of Levi are not regarded as a Tribe but set apart to serve as priests. The problem is solved by doubling the House of Joseph into two Tribes-- the Tribe of Ephraim and the Tribe of Manasseh. However
The eschatological vision of Ezekiel divides the land of Israel according to the Twelve Tribes (with Ephraim and Manasseh), but the eschatological temple has twelve gates, one for each of the Twelve Patriarchs (including Levi and Joseph.
While foretelling the restoration of the Twelve Tribes, the Revelation of John provides a list that includes Levi, Joseph and Manasseh but not Ephraim, and Dan. The tribes are listed as follows: Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin.
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