The twelve tribes of Israel, therefore, collectively carry the name of their father. Jacob had twelve sons with his four wives. With Leah, he had Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulon.

Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a ...

Jacob produced twelve sons, each of whom became the father of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Reuven ... territorial and political lines, with Judah and Benjamin in the south loyal to the ...