What are the meanings of the names of Joseph's brothers, which became the names (Joseph included) of the twelve tribes of Israel?
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http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/pdf/Old/Curr026.pdf istory ! It gives you the names of Jacob's sons (Joseph's brothers)and even has a qui or two for you;-) Each of the names can then be looked up in Wikipedia as to their meanings -- what an incredible set of resources we have collectively!
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Jacob=Isael= "one who has power with God" 1)Rueben-"see,a son" or "God has noticed my trouble".2) Simeon="hearing" or Jehovah heard". 3) Levi="joined;attached" or "attachment".4)Judah="YAH be praised"or "praise". 5)Dan="judge" or "justice". 6)Naphtali="my wrestling" or"wrestling". 7)Gad="troop" "invader" "good fortune" or"my luck has turned". 8)Asher="happy". 9)Issachar="man of hire" or "wages". 10) Zebulun="dwelling" or "gifts" 11) Joseph="increaser" or "may i also have another". 12)Benjamin="son of the right hand" or "son of my sorrow". lots of fierce competition between Leah and Rachel..Jacob loved Rachel more....should be a good example of how plural marriage does not work ...lots of trouble , jealousies among wives,children, etc.. also Rueben lost his inheritance status(firstborn) to Joseph but he did inherit.... helpful, I hope...
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