TRIBES OF ISRAEL, THE[edit | edit source]

Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]

Were twelve in number

Descended from Jacob's sons

Manasseh and Ephraim numbered among, instead of Joseph and

Predictions respecting each of

EACH OF

50; Jos 7:14

Each family of, had a chief or head

Total strength of, on leaving Egypt

Divided into four divisions while in the wilderness

Encamped in their divisions and by their standards round the

Canaan to be divided amongst according to their numbers

REUBEN, GAD AND HALF MANASSEH

32; De 3:18-20

Canaan divided amongst nine and a half of, by lot

Situation of, and bounds of the inheritance of each

All inheritance to remain in the tribe and family to which

Names of, engraven on the breastplate of the high priest

Divided on mounts Ebal and Gerizim to hear the law

Remained as one people until the reign of Rehoboam