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.

He was the son that would initiate a great nation. Israel (Jacob) was the father of 12 sons that became the 12 tribes of the nation of Israel. Israel (Jacob) enjoyed God’s promise to give ...