The number twelve is often used in the bible to signify perfection of governance. As to the other 12, yahshua told the apostles, verily i say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of israel. For we see that prior to the revelation 12 reference to israel, john lists all twelve tribes of israel by name in chapter 7. Since there are other papers at the website that describe where many groups came from please see articles listed at the end of this paper in the appendix, this brief paper will focus mainly on the twelve tribes of israel, including the ten lost tribes of israel and will focus more specifically on the descendants of two of.
The twelve tribes of israel are mentioned in revelation, chapters 7 and 21 their mention is far more than a curiosity as it is treated in most studies of revelation. The scripture clearly anticipates the regathering of the whole house of israel from all the tribes. Twelve tribes of israel jessica curiel, rose publishing on. These were typical of the true israel, the saints, and shows that all who belong to the true israel. The specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation 1 are as follows. Their mention is far more than a curiosity as it is treated in most studies of revelation. When israel grew into a nation while being in captivity or slavery in egypt, they still managed to retain their identity so each of the twelve tribes would be separated when they entered into the promised land in canaan, but the tribe of dan was different than the other tribes. Biblical information chinese and english bible online. Israel found in revelation chapters 7, 12, 14, and 21. Israel in the book of revelation is not speaking of natural israel, but spiritual israel, which is the faithful christian. John seems to show that the twelve tribes are those restored in. In the book of revelation chapter 14, there is another, apparently separate group from israel mentioned where john writes on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. As gatekeepers to prevent the unclean from entrance.
It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. The final 12 tribes of israel in the book of revelation. If benjamin indeed is not counted here as its own tribe, why is it unthinkable that dan should suffer the same fate in revelation. The gentiles are the next group we encounter in revelation 7. I got into a short discussion about the tribes of israel. The 12 tribes of israel are the descendants of the 12 sons of jacob. What are the implications of this variation of the tribal listings. Here is the list of 12 tribes of israel from genesis, numbers and revelation. In revelation 7 why are two of the tribes of israel missing. The lost tribes of israel and the book of revelation st. Those who deny any distinction between the church and israel in gods purposes are hardpressed to account for the distinction here, carried into the eternal state, between the twelve tribes of israel and the twelve apostles of the lamb rev. Revelation 7 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible.
The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. The lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to. Dan is the oldest son of jacob later renamed israel and bilhah. Which of the leaders of israel gathered the tribes of israel to shechem shortly before he died, and reminded them of gods great goodness to them. The tribes of ephraim and dan are not found in the new testament. In the book of revelation talks about these 144,000 coming out of the 12 tribes of israel jacob. For this web site we are obeying the words of christ, as written in revelation 1. Soon after solomons death, this empire was torn apart by a great civil war. We have been studying the book of revelation and it was noted that the tribe of dan was missing from the list of tribes of israel listed in revelation 7. Kjv in addition the book of james is written to christians, but they are called the 12 tribes. The book opens with a prologue that casts a long shadow on existing theories that seek to explain the origin of life.
These chapters illustrate the two aspects of grace the gentile partthe jewish part. After the israelites left egyptian bondage, a census showed dan could field an army of 62,700 fighting men numbers 1. Then you see the 12,000 in each leading to 144,000 and you also see that these are sealed. This article will show what we know about the 144,000 jews of the book of revelation and how they fit into the end of this age and in the millennium. They may be lost to men, but they have never been lost to god. Like ezekiel 48, revelation 21 portrays its idealized jerusalem as having twelve gates, each with a name of the twelve tribes of israel. One of the most often debated questions in world and biblical history is who are the lost tribes of the nation of israel. Additionally, and in accordance with irrefutable scriptures under christ, the 12 tribes of israel the children of god are from all nations. Hidden message in the names of the 12 tribes hoshana rabbah. Hidden message in the names of the 12 tribes hoshana. The study of the twelve tribes of israel hill, rev.
The order and significance of the sealed tribes of revelation 7. Of the tribe of reuben were sealed twelve thousand. In light of all this evidence, it seems logical to conclude the following. Why are twelve tribes of israel different in genesis and. The twelve tribes of israel were not as firmly set as many believe. Revelation 7 why are 12 tribes mentioned instead of. And thou bethlehem, in the land of juda, art not the least among the princes of juda.
Why are the twelve tribes different in the book of. The 12 tribes of israel are represented by the 12 apostles of jesus christ. They would be a blessing to all the nations of the world by taking the gospel and the. Theres a very interesting hidden message in chapter 7 of the book of revelation, but before i reveal it, lets understand the context in which the list of the 12 tribes is given and why the tribe of dan is missing. Why are all of israels tribes not listed in revelation 7. Ten lost tribes of israel, 10 of the original 12 hebrew tribes. At first glance it seems striking that dan and ephraim are excluded from the list of the tribes of israel in revelation 7 and replaced with levi and joseph. Rather, gods prophetic plan through history and concluding in revelation centers around israel, as represented by the twelve. And the rehkov street of the city was pure zahav gold, like transparent glass. The concept of the lost tribes of israel is a misnomer. This is because the two children of joseph, ephraim and manasseh, were adopted by jacob israel as his own, and their descendants are counted as separate tribes. The twelve tribes of israel are mentioned in revelation, chapters 7 and 21. Why is the tribe of dan missing in the book of revelation.
The answer to the question of what happened to dan and ephraim. His tribe was one of israel s largest and most important groups. The absence of dan in the list of tribes in revelation 7 is a source of much interest among bible students. The lost tribes of israel and the book of revelation. The term blood israel refers only to the original twelve tribes of israel. When pulling from the potential of idolatry and apostasy mentioned in 1 kings 12. What is the significance that the twelve tribes of the son. They are those who are from the twelve tribes of israel. Ever since the assyrians exiled the lost tribes of israel in the eighth century. There are 12 tribes mentioned in revelation, judah is at the top of course.
The 12 tribes of israel old testament israel, bible trivia. The only tribe that was missing was the tribe of dan and this might be because of dans fall into idolatry and being cut off from the nation of israel. Israel in the book of revelation the bertrand comparet. And i heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of israel. In fact the entire context of the book of revelation demands this interpretation. In the ensuing years, many israelites in the north emigrated to judah in the south to flee the apostasy in their homeland see 2 chronicles 11.
No book in the whole bible is so little understood as the book of revelation. In revelation 7 in particular is the one i am remembering right now, there is mention of the 12 tribes of israel. In matthew, paralleled by luke, jesus anticipates that in the kingdom of god, his followers will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of israel. The significance of the twelve tribes of israel imani. The tribe of judah led the other tribes on their march toward the promised land. Why was dan removed from the list of 12 israel tribes in rev. John seems to show that the twelve tribes are those restored in the church. When the twelve tribes encamped, they always camped three tribes to a side, surrounding the levites and the temple. What is the significance of the twelve gates in revelation 21. Only 5 tribes are mentioned in some book other than revelation. One of the most fascinating and most difficult portions of genesis is chapter 49, in which jacob gives his last words concerning his sons and the twelve tribes that would descend from them. The twelve gates in revelation 21 belong to the new jerusalem, which comes down from heaven to the new earth verse 10, shining with the glory of god verse 11. In numbers, levi is replaced by ephraim and manasseh who replaced joseph also.
Is there any biblical explanation why dan was excluded from this list. The 12 tribes of israel play a prominent role in jewish history, as well as in future events foretold in the book of revelation. Because this number represents the full number of israelites saved. What is the significance of the twelve gates in revelation. In the book of revelation, nearly all occurrences of twelve, with the exception of the fruit of the tree of life rev. Rather, gods prophetic plan through history and concluding in revelation centers around israel, as represented by the twelve sons of jacob and their descendants.
The 12 tribes of israel the 12 tribes of israel are the 12 sons of jacob, born to him by leah, rachel, bilhah rachels handmaid and zilpah leahs handmaid. Today, in this lesson, i want to examine the book of revelation, to show that this too is an israel book. Then solomon assembled the elders of israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of israel, unto king solomon in jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the lord out of the city of david, which is zion. There is a correlation among matthew 24, revelation 7, and revelation 14. The birth order is reuben, simeon, levi, judah, dan, naphtali, gad, asher, issachar, zebulun, joseph and benjamin. Rather, gods prophetic plan through history and concluding in revelation centers around israel, as represented by the twelve sons of jacob and their progeny. A manifesto the new israel, 1 or the new sons of jacob, 2 is an alliance of twelve tribes. We can read about the division and destruction of the israelite empire and, later, the jewish nation in the pages of the bible and secular history. Although mention is often made of the lords other tribes which were taken captive by. I and a lot of others believe revelation is the destruction of jerusalem in the first century as prophecied by christ in matt 23, 24 and luke 23, also daniel. Chiltons argument is that the first six tribes must be placed out from east to west around the north side of the city, followed by the other six tribes from east to west around the south side of the city. And i heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. In the hebrew bible, the twelve tribes of israel or tribes of israel descended from the 12 sons of the patriarch jacob and his two wives, leah and rachel, and. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes.
Dan hebrew tribe britannica encyclopedia britannica. I heard the founder many years ago at this bible college said if you are not a jew then, the bible does not belong to you, unless you have a jew yeshua inside of you god has chosen this special people having these special attributes. The enumeration of the twelve tribes is a floating enumeration. I sorted them according to the list in genesis 2930. Jan 05, 2012 israel in the book of revelation is not speaking of natural israel, but spiritual israel, which is the faithful christian. For more information on the cd and an accompanying book, see resources. Jul 14, 2014 find out fascinating facts about the twelve tribes of israel. There are only 12 apostles of the lamb book of revelation i.
From the largest tribe judah to the smallest simeon, this pamphlet is packed with fascinating facts on each of the 12 tribes of israel. But in revelation 7 dan is removed and replaced by manasseh. The list differs slightly from the lists of jacobs sons including levi who were the tribal heads of natural israel. Dan, one of the 12 tribes of israel that in biblical times comprised the people of israel who later became the jewish people. The two books in the new testament we havent covered as yet, are hebrews and revelation. These sons and their families became known as the twelve tribes of israel, or israelites see. This book will be looking at the qualities or traits that build characteristics that. We know that they are 12,000 jews from each of 12 tribes of israel listed in revelation 7.
In the christian new testament, the twelve tribes of israel are referred to twice in the gospels and twice in the book of revelation. Why was dan removed from the list of 12 israel tribes in. And then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven. What are the 12 tribes in the bible and what happened to.
The power in gods revelation instead of mans interpretation sets free some things that hinders. The clouds and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, see revelation 1. There are passages of the bible whose interpretations significantly affect the. T he tribe of dan is missing in the book of revelation, so why are they not there the twelve tribes. I stated there were tribes listed in the old testament but only 12 in the book of revelations. Thus the twelve tribes of israel were the appointed witnesses of a pure theology and a pure morality in the days of. Feb 01, 2017 an original song that will help you learn the 12 sons tribes of israel. Judah, to the south, included the tribes of judah and benjamin. The 12 stones in revelation 21 and 12 tribes in revelation 7. In revelation 7, the 144,000 jewish men raised up to evangelize the world come from twelve tribes of israel, but the tribe of dan is missing from the list. Twelve tribes of israel, in the bible, the hebrew people who, after the death of moses, took possession of the promised land of canaan under the leadership of. Levi ministered to the twelve tribes, and so was treated separately. It is important for christians to have a general knowledge of these tribes in order to more fully understand scripture. Isreal mentioned in the book of revelations yahoo answers.
I am convinced that tedious listings serve an obvious meaning. Feb 04, 2010 although the popular convention is to refer to the israelites as comprising twelve tribes, by reference to jacobs twelve sons, in fact the number of tribes was thirteen. In revelation, the last book of the bible, we are reminded of a remnant of 144,000 people sealed by god12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of israel. The book of revelation has two mentions of this 144,000 and the first comes in revelation 14. Many myths and fables have been told of the whereabouts of the israelite descendants while several nations continue to. I might be in a gray area on posting this on the book of revelation board because this relates, very briefly, to revelation 7 where 12 of the tribes of israel are listed. Will the lost tribes of israel be found and return to jerusalem. This list is simply the combination of the hebrew patriarchs rev. If you are interested in natural israel s future, i would suggest ezekiel 3739 valley of dry bones, gog from magog, jeremiah 30 jacobs trouble, psalm 83 defeat of the arabs to name a few. The verses in revelation that lack a reference to the israelite tribe of dan are found in chapter seven verses four to eight. These tribes formed the northern kingdom of israel independent of the southern kingdom of judah formed by the. Youll notice that ephraim, in revelation, is also removed from this list of tribes in numbers.
Why are twelve tribes of israel different in genesis and revelation. Jan 02, 2020 after king solomon died, israel split into two kingdoms. And manasseh represents josephs second portion in spiritual israel. Nova online lost tribes of israel where are the ten lost tribes. In the old testament, god dramatizes his peoples deliverance from sin by delivering them from slavery.
When the 12 tribes of israel entered the promised land, they eventually formed the nation of israel under david and solomon starting a dynasty known as the house of david. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. I decided to send this message out to the whole mailing list because of the educational value and i believe it will be of great interest to many. A study on the book of revelation the 12 tribes of israel shemot 28. The other tribes combined to make the kingdom of israel in the north. In some other lessons, i have traced for you some of the many references to israel in the new testament. Remember when jesus the son of god told his 12 disciples that they would each sit. This work, the prophecy, presents new scientific evidence, and it reaches back in time to the ancient writings of the biblical prophets. If you are interested in natural israel s future, i would suggest ezekiel 3739 valley of dry bones, gog from magog, jeremiah 30 jacobs.