Tribe

a collection of families descending from one ancestor

The “twelve tribes” of the Hebrews were the twelve collections of families which sprang from the sons of Jacob.

In Matt. 24:30 the word has a wider significance. The tribes of Israel are referred to as types of the spiritual family of God (Rev. 7).

ALSO SEE:

• Israel, Kingdom of
• Judah, Kingdom of
• Tribes of Israel
  1. Asher
  2. Benjamin
  3. Dan
  4. Ephraim
  5. Gad
  6. Issachar
  7. Judah
  8. Levi
  9. Manasseh
  10. Naphtali
  11. Reuben
  12. Simeon
  13. Zebulun