Tribes of Israel – Modern Day Locations
Genesis 49: 3-27
Born of:
* = Leah 8
√ = Rachel 2
O = Bilhah 2
□ = Zilpah 2
× = Asenath
∆ = Asnat
v 3-4 *Reuben / Re’uḇĕn —France; (“Unstable as water”, Cursed because he went to his father’s bed.)
Gen 49:3 “Re’uḇĕn, you are my first-born, my power and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of exaltation and the excellency of power.
Gen 49:4 “Boiling like water, you do not excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, then you defiled it – he went up to my couch.
v 5-7 *Simeon / Shimʽon and *Levi / Lĕwi —scattered among the other Israelite nations; (Cursed – for wrath & Cruelty. They will separate from Ya’acob/Jacob.)
Gen 49:5 “Shimʽon and Lĕwi are brothers, their weapons are implements of violence.
Gen 49:6 “Let my being not enter their council, let my esteem not be united to their assembly; because they slew a man in their displeasure, and they lamed an ox in pleasure.
Gen 49:7 “Cursed be their displeasure for it is fierce, and their wrath for it is cruel! I divide them in Yaʽaqoḇ and scatter them in Yisra’ĕl.
v 8-12 *Judah /Yehuḏah- The modern-day Jews are descendants of the tribe of Judah, and are scattered among many nations. A large portion of them live in the modern nation of Israel. (Blessed until Shiloh, then washed in blood.)
Gen 49:8 “You, Yehuḏah, your brothers praise you; your hand is on the neck of your enemies; your father’s children bow down before you.
Gen 49:9 “Yehuḏah is a lion’s cub; from the prey you have gone up, my son! He bowed down, he crouched like a lion. And like a lion, who does rouse him?
Gen 49:10 “The sceptre shall not turn aside from Yehuḏah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to Him is the obedience of peoples.
Gen 49:11 “Binding his donkey to the vine, and his donkey’s colt to the choice vine, he washed his garments in wine, and his robes in the blood of grapes.
Gen 49:12 “His eyes are darker than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk.
v 13 *Zebulun / Zeḇulun —Holland (the Netherlands); (Shall dwell by the sea.)
Gen 49:13 “Zeḇulun dwells at the seashore, he is for a haven for ships, and his border is unto Tsiḏon.
v 14-15 *Issachar / Yissasḵar —Finland; (Holding a burden for hire.)
Gen 49:14 “Yissasḵar is a strong donkey lying down between two burdens,
Gen 49:15 and he saw that a resting place was good, and that the land was pleasant, and he inclined his shoulder to bear a burden, and became a subject to slave labour.
v 16-18 ODan—Ireland and a portion of Denmark that mixed within the other Israelite nations; (Like the tail of a serpent, snake.)
Gen 49:16 “Dan rightly rules his people as one of the tribes of Yisra’ĕl.
Gen 49:17 “Dan is a serpent by the way, an adder by the path, that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider falls backward.
Gen 49:18 “I have waited for your deliverance, O יהוה!
v 19 □Gad / Gaḏ —Switzerland; (Germany?) (A troop shall overcome him.)
Gen 49:19 “Gaḏ, a raiding band raids him, but he raids its heel.
v 20 □Asher / Ashĕr —Belgium and Luxembourg. (White South Africa?) (Bread shall be much, have dainties?)
Gen 49:20 “Bread from Ashĕr is rich, and he gives delicacies of a sovereign.
v 21 ONaphtali / Naphtali —Sweden; (Is a deer set loose, with good words.)
Gen 49:21 “Naphtali is a deer let loose, he gives words of elegance.
v 22-26 √Joseph / Yosĕph:
- ×Ephraim - is mainly the English-speaking, Anglo-Saxon countries of the British Commonwealth. This includes Canada, New Zealand, parts of South Africa and Australia. (America?) (A fruitful bow that runs over a wall, strong.)
- ∆Manasseh / Menashsheh - is basically in the United States. (England?) (Thence is the shepherd’s, and the stone.)
Gen 49:22 “Yosĕph is an offshoot of a fruit-bearing tree, an offshoot of a fruit-bearing tree by a fountain, his branches run over a wall.
Gen 49:23 “And the archers have bitterly grieved him, shot at him and hated him.
Gen 49:24 “But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Yaʽaqoḇ – from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Yisra’ĕl –
Gen 49:25 from the Ěl of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb.
Gen 49:26 “The blessings of your father have excelled the blessings of my ancestors, up to the limit of the everlasting hills. They are on the head of Yosĕph, and on the crown of the head of him who was separated from his brothers.
v 27 √Benjamin / Binyamin —Norway and Iceland;
Gen 49:27 “Binyamin is a wolf that tears, in the morning he eats prey, and at night he divides the spoil.”
Which nations are the modern descendants of the tribes of Israel?
The tribe of Manasseh is basically in the United States.
The tribe of Ephraim is mainly the English-speaking, Anglo-Saxon countries of the British Commonwealth. This includes Canada, New Zealand, parts of South Africa and Australia. (For more information on the identities of these tribes, please read our free book America and Britain in Prophecy.)
The modern-day Jews are descendants of the tribe of Judah, and are scattered among many nations. A large portion of them live in the modern nation of Israel.
Upon examining information from prophecy, as well as biblical and secular history, the locations of the remaining tribes can be discovered:
Reuben—France;
Simeon and Levi—scattered among the other Israelite nations;
Issachar—Finland;
Zebulun—Holland (the Netherlands);
Benjamin—Norway and Iceland;
Dan—Ireland and a portion of Denmark that mixed within the other Israelite nations;
Naphtali—Sweden; Gad—Switzerland;
Asher—Belgium and Luxembourg.
Many gentile nations (gentiles are those of non-Israelitish backgrounds) have mingled in these same countries, particularly in major metropolitan areas.
From: The Restored Church of God:
http://rcg.org/questions/p060.a.html
Children of Joseph
These prophecies reveal that the children of Joseph—Manasseh and Ephraim—would be the most prominent Israelite peoples at the end of the age, beginning around 1800ad—2,520 years after they were taken into captivity. The descendants of Manasseh were prophesied to become a great nation, and Ephraim would become a company (or multitude) of nations (Genesis 35:11; 48:19). Together, they would inherit the choice places of the earth, possess the gates of their enemies, colonize around the world and be a generous people contributing to the welfare of mankind (Genesis 22:17–18; 49:22–26).
These promises have been fulfilled by the United States, the British, and the British Commonwealth nations. No other nations come close to matching these end-time descriptions. The details of this topic are far too complex to cover completely in a brief article; for further information, please write for your free copy of our informative booklet,The United States and Great Britain in Prophecy
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Tantalizing Clues
Other brief descriptions given in Genesis 49 reveal tantalizing clues about the modern-day descendants of the "lost" tribes.
The tribe of Reuben was to become a populous nation exhibiting the might and dignity of a firstborn, but would be "unstable as water" and prone to gratifying sexual passions (Genesis 49:3–4; Deuteronomy 33:6). Modern-day France, descended from Gauls whose origin was Israel, fits this description well. When a French prime minister keeps a mistress openly, it raises no eyebrows. For centuries, France had a colonial empire, and French was the language of diplomacy. Yet France's preeminence has waned in favor of the U.S. and British Commonwealth nations.
The tribe of Dan was prophesied to be "a serpent by the way" (Genesis 49:17); its wandering people would leave their mark in place names such as Denmark.
Zebulun was to dwell by the sea and be a "haven for ships" (v. 13), and to "rejoice… in your going out" (Deuteronomy 33:18–19). This suggests a coastal sea-faring people with thriving trade—like the Dutch.
Gad was to "dwell as a lion" and play a leading role among nations as one that "administered the justice" (vv. 20–21). This calls to mind Switzerland—neutral since the 1500s, highly militarized with a focus on defense and the home of numerous international organizations.
Simeon and Levi were to be scattered among the tribes, because of their violent disposition and self-willed actions (Genesis 49:5–7). Yet Levites were to be teachers of the statutes of God among the tribes (Deuteronomy 33:8–11), and were selected to serve in the temple because of their musical talents (1 Chronicles 15:16–22).
Asher was to "be rich, and… yield royal dainties" and deal in iron, bronze and oil (Genesis 49:20; Deuteronomy 33:24–25). Issachar is described as "a strong donkey lying down between two burdens" (Genesis 49:14–15), Napthali as a "deer let loose" that "uses beautiful words" (v. 21) and Benjamin as a "ravenous wolf" (v. 27)
From: TomorrowsWorld.org
http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/magazines/2004/jan-feb/where-are-the-lost-tribes-of-israel
The 12 Tribes of Israel
Jacob and Esau : The story of Jacob and Esau has fascinated and puzzled scholars for centuries. The struggle between Jacob and Esau would later manifest itself in the struggle between their respective countries; Israel and Edom.
Jacob & The Tribes of Israel : The triumphs and tragedies of Jacob and his son's in Canaan would lay the foundation for the development of the tribes of Israel. The land of Canaan was new to them, as all but one of Jacob's sons were born in Haran.
Organization of the Twelve Tribes of Israel : The twelve tribes of Israel fled Egypt in haste. They possessed no means of settling disputes, maintaining law and order, or set chain of command. God, however, would use the time in the wilderness to establish an organized and efficient government.
The Tribe of Reuben : The tribe of Reuben descended from the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, Reuben. As the firstborn son, Reuben played a prominent role in the early accounts. However, his role as a tribe would diminish significantly as a consequence of transgressions.
The Tribe of Simeon : The tribe of Simeon was descended from the second born son of Jacob and Leah, Simeon. This tribe dwelt in relative obscurity, and had very little impact on the history of Israel.
The Tribe of Levi : The tribe of Levi was descended from Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah. Through an act of faithfulness in the wilderness, this tribe would become set apart by God.
The Tribe of Judah : The tribe of Judah became one of the most prominent tribes in all of Israel. The Davidic Dynasty emerged from this tribe, a lineage which culminated in Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
The Tribe of Dan : The tribe of Dan is perhaps the most enigmatic of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Danites failed to drive out their Philistine and Canaanite neighbors. As a result, they migrated to another land, in the northernmost limits of Canaan.
The Tribe of Naphtali : Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob, and the second produced by Bilhah. Naphtali was blessed by Jacob on his deathbed. The tribe of Naphtali was a tribe of great warriors, and took part in some of the Old Testament's most important battles.
The Tribe of Gad : Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maiden. Gad became the Marines of the 12 tribes of Israel. They were fierce, athletic, and skillful on the battle field. They played lead roles in the conquest of Sihon and Og, then led the Israelites across the Jordan to Jericho and beyond.
The Tribe of Asher : The tribe of Asher proved to be a tribe of contradictions and vagaries. Influenced by the pagan religion of Phoenicia and chastised by Deborah, the tribe also came to the aid of Gideon, and supplied king David with one-third of his army in Hebron.
The Tribe of Issachar : The tribe of Issachar earned a reputation as a tribe of students of the law. They were wise men, well respected. Scripture calls them princes. However, the infamous King Baasha and son were descended from this tribe.
The Tribe of Zebulun : The tenth son of Jacob, Zebulun would prove one faithful throughout much of the Old Testament. The tribe fought bravely with Deborah and Barak. They were mentioned in conjunction with Gideon. The tribe took part in a prophecy of Isaiah's which Christ fulfilled.
The Tribe of Ephraim (part 1) : Perhaps no tribe symbolizes man's struggle with God more than the tribe of Ephraim. At once rebuked, then praised, Ephraim was always under the watchful eye of God. The name would come to represent the entire northern kingdom of Israel.
The Ephraimites (part 2) : The Ephraimites participated in many of Israel's engagements throughout the period of the Judges. They played a significant role in both the United and Divided Monarchies.
The Tribe of Benjamin: Of the 12 tribes of Israel, the tribe of Benjamin is one of only two to appear throughout the entire Bible. They are the only tribe to have belonged to both the north and the south.
The Benjamites (part 2): The tribe of Benjamin played integral roles in a number of events from the Judges through Ezra. Benjamites such as king Saul and the great prophet Samuel significantly shaped the history of Israel.
Queen Esther of the Bible: Esther was a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. The Tribe of Benjamin, thus, produced not only a king, but also a queen. Esther would rise to become Queen of Persia.
The Tribe of Manasseh: The Tribe of Manasseh was the only of the 12 Tribes of Israel to inherit land on both sides of the Jordan River. This was a manifestation of the double-portion still being given to Manasseh, the eldest of Joseph.
From: Israel-A-History-Of.com
http://www.israel-a-history-of.com/12-tribes-of-israel.html
