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Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
The 12 tribes of Israel, named after Jacob's sons ... In some, for example, two tribes named after Joseph's sons, Ephraim and ...
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The Twelve Tribes of Israel:
However, two of Israel’s kids were not granted land-holding privileges. Israel adopted two sons of Joseph, making him one of the fathers of the future "Twelve Tribes", and Levi’s tribe was given the ...
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How Were the Twelve Tribes of Israel Formed?
Technically, the lists total 14 tribes when put together: the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim, and Manasseh. The omission of Levi in the appropriation of land in ...
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The Tribe of Joseph, from Twelve Maquettes of Stained Glass Windows for Jerusalem
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Where are the Ten Lost Tribes?
Over 2,700 years ago, the Assyrians exiled the ten tribes of the Kingdom of Israel. The ten tribes would have returned at once to the Holy Land had not the Lord encircled them with the legendary ...
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As the Exodus begins what does the New Year bring?
As one chapter finishes, another begins. The twelve tribes have become Israel and Joseph the economist to Pharaoh has died and is buried. Now another Israelite at Pharaoh's court holds the reins and ...
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Parashat Vayehi: The traits of a leader
(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons) Jacob lies on his deathbed, surrounded by his sons – the 12 tribes of Israel, the foundational ... Notably, Reuben was absent during Joseph’s sale, as he ...