The Twelve Tribes Of Israel — And Who They Are!

Jacob 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). The table below explains their modern country connection.

1. Reuben — France
2. Simeon — Scattered
3. Levi — Scattered
4. Judah — Scattered
5. Zebulon — Netherlands
6. Issachar — Finland
7. Dan — Denmark & Ireland
8. Gad — Switzerland
9. Asher — Belgium & Luxembourg
10. Benjamin — Norway & Iceland
11. Naphtali — Sweden
12. Joseph — Ephraim & British Commonwealth/Manasseh — U.S.A.