TRIBES OF ISRAEL, THE
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Were twelve in number
Descended from Jacob's sons
Manasseh and Ephraim numbered among, instead of Joseph and Levi
Predictions respecting each of
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 tabernacles
Canaan to be divided amongst according to their numbers
Total strength of, on entering the land of Canaan
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 allotted
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
EACH OF
Under a president or chief
Divided into families
Usually furnished an equal number of men for war
REUBEN, GAD AND HALF MANASSEH
Settled on east side of Jordan
Were required to assist in subduing Canaan