The 12 Tribes of Israel

The 12 Tribes of Israel. Who are the twelve tribes of Israel?

The twelve tribes of Israel are the 12 sons of Jacob. The Most HIGH changed Jacob’s name to Israel meaning: Rule as God. Also, Jacob had an only daughter named Dinah, she was born after Zebulun. However, the focus here is solely on the twelve sons who became the nation of Israel. The Most HIGH chose the nation of Israel and gave them His Laws, Statutes, and Judgments (Psalm 147:19-20) to be the example of an Upright Nation of people, a Righteous society unto the other nations in the world. This contract (Covenant) was established on Mount Sinai and these Laws are still in effect!!! Please view their names below.

The Original Names that started the Nation of Israel

The names of the Tribes are these:

1. Reuben

2. Simeon

3. Levi

4. Judah

5. Dan

6. Naphtali

7. Gad

8. Asher

9. Issachar

10. Zebulun

11. Joseph

12. Benjamin

The Current Names that are Sealed in the Kingdom of Heaven

These are the names of the Tribes after the sin of Dan and the death of Joseph:

1. Judah

2. Reuben

3. Gad

4. Asher

5. Naphtali

6. Manasseh - Joseph’s eldest son

7. Asher

8. Simeon

9. Levi

10. Zebulun

11. Ephraim - Joseph’s youngest son

12. Benjamin