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Chapter 7 records the sons of six of the sons of Jacob. Noticeably missing is Zubulun and Dan. Why they were omitted is not known unless it was because of the disgrace of Dan that idolatry was first instituted in its inheritance and perhaps because he only had one son. In listing the tribes that made up the 144,000 in Revelation Chapter 7, Dan is omitted.
| Issachar (4 sons) | Bejamin (5 sons) | Naphtali (4 sons) | Manasseh (9 sons) | Ephraim (8 sons) | Asher (4 sons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tola Puah Jashub *87,000 |
Bela Ashbel Aharah Nohah Rapha |
Jahziel Guni Jezer Shallum |
Ashriel (listed in this chapter) Ishi Eliel Azriel Jeremiah Hodaviah Jahdiel Epher (Last 7 may not be sons, listed as "chiefs" in 5:24) |
Shuthelah Bered Tahath Eleadah Tahath Zabad Ezer Elead |
Imnah Ishvah Ishvi Beriah |
Issachar was described by his father Jacob, as "a strong ass couching between two burdens". It was an industrious tribe and a grew very rapidly because they had many wives and almost reached the point where they had outgrown their inheritance but being ingenious people, no one went without work. They were also a valiant tribe, great in war.
Benjamin was described as "being like a wolf". Left-handers and mighty men of valor. It was an honor that they produced Israel's first King, Saul but more of an honor that they remained faithful to David when the other tribes revolted. More about the Tribe is in the following chapter.
Nathpali's records of their geneoligies were lost. Only Shallum is mentioned here.
Manasseh's records found here are only for that part that lay west of the Jordan. For the account east of the Jordan we must go to Chapter 5. Ashriel married a Syrian and because of the troubles that this caused, their son Machir, married a girl from the Tribe of Benjamin. It is good that children learn from the mistakes of their parents.
Ephraim's descendants outgrew its beginnings. The disasters of its infancy matured to great things in the land of Canaan. There was a constant battle between the people of Ephraim and the people of Gath and the Philistines, mostly over cattle. It is uncertain who were the aggressors.
Asher's descendants were known for their valor in war. Though they were small in number they accomplished great things. They relied on quality rather than quantity.
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