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Now the first son of Jacob was named Reuben which means

"Look A Son" is born to me

Now the second son of Jacob's named Simeon which means

He's "One Who Hears"

Now the third son of Jacob was named Levi which means

"Being Attached"

Now the fourth son of Jacob was names Judah which means

"Praise" be to God

Now the fifth son of Jacob had the name Dan which means

"To Vindicate"

Now the sixth son of Jacob's named Naphtali which means

He heard "My Struggle"

Now the seventh son of Jacob had the name Gad which means

He is my "Good Fortune"

Now the eighth son of Jacob was named Asher which means

He makes me "Happy"

Now the ninth son of Jacob's named Issachar which means

He is my "Reward"

Now the tenth son of Jacob's named Zebulun which means

He is my "Honor"

Now the eleventh son of Jacob was named Joseph which means

"May He Add" to my family

Now the twelfth son of Jacob's named Benjamin which means

"Son Of My Right Hand"

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The 12 sons of Jacob are the patriarchs of the 12 Tribes of Israel. In order of birth: Reuben, Simeon, Levi. Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin. Christ descended from King David and King Solomon - The Kings of Judah. From Levi came Moses, Aaron, Zadok - the priests

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