1 Chronicles 2:2
New International Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

New Living Translation
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

English Standard Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Berean Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

King James Bible
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New King James Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New American Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

NASB 1995
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

NASB 1977
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Legacy Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Amplified Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Christian Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

American Standard Version
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

English Revised Version
Dan, Joseph and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Good News Translation
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

International Standard Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Majority Standard Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

NET Bible
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin; Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New Heart English Bible
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Webster's Bible Translation
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

World English Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Young's Literal Translation
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Smith's Literal Translation
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Nephtali, Gad, and Aser.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New American Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New Revised Standard Version
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Dan, Yoseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, Ashir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ruben, Symeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, Zabulon, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Nephthali, Gad, Aser.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Sons of Israel
1These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, 2Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 3The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, who put him to death.…

Cross References
Genesis 35:23-26
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. / The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. ...

Genesis 46:8-27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...

Numbers 1:20-43
From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500. / From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ...

Numbers 26:5-51
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ...

Deuteronomy 27:12-13
“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

Joshua 13:7-33
Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” / The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, ...

Joshua 14:1-5
Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. / For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. ...

Joshua 15:1-20:9
Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary:

Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33-34
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.


Treasury of Scripture

Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Dan.

Genesis 30:6
And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.

Joseph.

Genesis 30:24
And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.

Benjamin.

Genesis 35:18
And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.

Naphtali.

Genesis 30:8
And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.

Gad.

Genesis 30:11
And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

Asher.

Genesis 30:13
And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.

Genesis 35:26
And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.

Genesis 46:17
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














Dan
Dan was the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan is known for its later migration to the northern part of Israel, as recorded in Judges 18. This move was significant in the tribal allotments and the establishment of the city of Dan, which became a center of idolatry, as seen in 1 Kings 12:29-30. Dan's absence from the list of tribes in Revelation 7 has been a topic of much speculation, often attributed to their association with idolatry.

Joseph
Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachel, holds a prominent place in biblical history. His story, detailed in Genesis 37-50, is one of betrayal, redemption, and providence. Joseph's rise to power in Egypt prefigures Christ's suffering and exaltation. His life is a testament to God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as he preserved the lineage of Israel during a time of famine. Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were adopted by Jacob, effectively giving Joseph a double portion among the tribes of Israel.

Benjamin
Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob, born to Rachel. The tribe of Benjamin played a significant role in Israel's history, providing the first king, Saul, as recorded in 1 Samuel. The tribe's territory included Jerusalem, which later became the capital under King David. Benjamin's close association with Judah is seen in the post-exilic period, as the two tribes formed the Southern Kingdom. The Apostle Paul, a key figure in the New Testament, was from the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the tribe's enduring legacy.

Naphtali
Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah. The tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern region of Israel, around the Sea of Galilee. This area became significant in the New Testament as the setting for much of Jesus' ministry. Isaiah 9:1-2 prophesies that this region, once in darkness, would see a great light, fulfilled in Christ's coming. Naphtali's territory was known for its beauty and fertility, as reflected in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:21.

Gad
Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Gad settled east of the Jordan River, in a region known for its pastures, which suited their lifestyle as herdsmen. Gad's location made them vulnerable to attacks, yet they were known for their bravery, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:8. The tribe's commitment to aiding their fellow Israelites in conquest, despite their early settlement, is a testament to their loyalty and courage.

Asher
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah. The tribe of Asher settled in the fertile region along the Mediterranean coast, known for its olive oil production, as noted in Deuteronomy 33:24. Asher's blessing from Jacob in Genesis 49:20 speaks of prosperity and abundance. The tribe's location and resources contributed to their role in trade and commerce. In the New Testament, Anna the prophetess, from the tribe of Asher, recognized Jesus as the Messiah, highlighting the tribe's spiritual insight and connection to the fulfillment of prophecy.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Dan
The fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. Dan's descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel.

2. Joseph
The eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachel. Joseph is known for his rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family during a famine.

3. Benjamin
The twelfth and youngest son of Jacob and the second son of Rachel. The tribe of Benjamin played a significant role in Israel's history, including producing the first king, Saul.

4. Naphtali
The sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah. The tribe of Naphtali settled in the northern part of Israel.

5. Gad
The seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Gad settled east of the Jordan River.

6. Asher
The eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah. The tribe of Asher settled in the western part of the land of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage
Understanding the lineage of the tribes of Israel helps us appreciate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics
Despite the complexities and imperfections in Jacob's family, God used each son to fulfill His divine plan. This reminds us that God can work through our own family situations.

Unity in Diversity
The twelve tribes, though distinct, formed one nation. This unity in diversity is a model for the body of Christ, where different gifts and backgrounds contribute to the whole.

Legacy and Heritage
The mention of these sons underscores the importance of leaving a godly legacy. Our actions and faith can impact future generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dan,
דָּ֚ן (dān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

Joseph,
יוֹסֵ֣ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

Benjamin,
וּבִנְיָמִ֔ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Naphtali,
נַפְתָּלִ֖י (nap̄·tā·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

Gad,
גָּ֥ד (gāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet

and Asher.
וְאָשֵֽׁר׃ (wə·’ā·šêr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine


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