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The Twelve Tribes of IsraelJacob fathered 12 sons. They are the ancestors of the tribes of Israel, and the ones for whom the tribes are named. Each occupied a separate territory (except the tribe of Levi, which was set apart to serve in the Holy Temple). Asher (Around the Tabernacle and in order of their marches) The Eastern Tribes The Southern Tribes The Western Tribes The Northern Tribes *The sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Menasseh, were also given the status of independent tribes. |
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