Tribes of Israel, The

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All inheritance to remain in the tribe and family to which allotted Canaan divided amongst nine and a half of, by lot Canaan to be divided amongst according to their numbers Descended from Jacob`s sons Divided into four divisions while in the wilderness Divided on mounts Ebal and Gerizim to hear the law Each family of, had a chief or head Each of: Divided into families. Each of: Under a president or chief. Each of: Usually furnished an equal number of men for war. Encamped in their divisions and by their standards round the tabernacles

Manasseh and Ephraim numbered among, instead of Joseph and Levi Names of, engraven on the breastplate of the high priest Predictions respecting each of Remained as one people until the reign of Rehoboam Reuben, Gad and half Manasseh: Settled on east side of Jordan. Reuben, Gad and half Manasseh: Were required to assist in subduing Canaan. Situation of, and bounds of the inheritance of each Total strength of, on entering the land of Canaan Total strength of, on leaving Egypt Were twelve in number