The Twelve Spies
Numbers 13
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Ammiel, son of Gemalli
Tribal leader from Dan who served as one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore Canaan
Ammiel, son of Gemalli, was a representative from the tribe of Dan selected by Moses to scout the land of Canaan during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.
Asher
Patriarch who founded one of the twelve tribes of Israel and was noted for the fertility of his land
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, the second born to Zilpah, and the ancestral patriarch of the Tribe of Asher, known for the fertile lands and prosperity promised in his father's blessing.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
Caleb son of Jephunneh
Spy who gave a faithful report of Canaan and later conquered Hebron
One of the twelve spies sent by Moses to Canaan, distinguished by his wholehearted faith and courage in claiming his inheritance at Hebron.
Ephraim
Son of Joseph who received the firstborn blessing from Jacob
The second son of Joseph and Asenath, Ephraim was adopted by his grandfather Jacob and received the primary blessing of the firstborn, becoming the progenitor of a dominant tribe in Israel.
Gad, Son of Jacob
Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad
The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.
Gaddi
Scout from the tribe of Manasseh who explored Canaan
Gaddi, son of Susi, was the representative of the tribe of Manasseh selected by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Gaddiel
Tribal leader of Zebulun chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout Canaan
Gaddiel, the son of Sodi, was a tribal leader from Zebulun chosen by Moses to be one of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Canaan.
Gemalli
Father of Ammiel the spy from the tribe of Dan
Gemalli was a man from the tribe of Dan whose son, Ammiel, was selected by Moses to be one of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Canaan.
Geuel
Tribal leader of Gad who served as one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan
Geuel, son of Machi, was the representative of the tribe of Gad selected as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Hori, Father of Shaphat
Father of Shaphat the spy from the tribe of Simeon
A member of the tribe of Simeon and the father of Shaphat, who served as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Igal, Spy of the Exodus
Tribal leader of Issachar who served as one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan
A representative of the tribe of Issachar who was selected as one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob
Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar
The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.
Jephunneh, Father of Caleb
Patriarch and father of Caleb the spy
A Kenizzite man during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period, primarily known as the father of the faithful spy Caleb.
Joseph, Father of Igal
father of Igal the spy from the tribe of Issachar
A man from the tribe of Issachar during the Exodus, known as the father of Igal, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Joseph, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt
The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.
Joshua, Son of Nun
Successor of Moses who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan
The successor to Moses and commander of the Israelites who led the conquest of Canaan and divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Machi
Father of Geuel the spy from the tribe of Gad
Machi was a member of the tribe of Gad and the father of Geuel, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Manasseh, Son of Joseph
Firstborn son of Joseph whose grandfather Jacob crossed his hands to give the younger brother the primary blessing
The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, Manasseh became the progenitor of one of the largest and most strategically positioned tribes of Israel.
Michael, Father of Sethur
father of Sethur the spy from the tribe of Asher
A member of the tribe of Asher and the father of Sethur, one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Nahbi
Tribal leader of Naphtali who served as one of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan
Nahbi, son of Vophsi, was a leader from the tribe of Naphtali chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan during the Exodus.
Naphtali
Patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and sixth son of Jacob
The sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the fertile northern Galilee region.
Nun
Father of Joshua, the successor to Moses
Nun was an Ephraimite who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus, best known as the father of Joshua, the leader who succeeded Moses.
Palti, son of Raphu
Benjamite leader chosen as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan
Palti, son of Raphu, was the representative from the tribe of Benjamin chosen by Moses to scout the land of Canaan during the wilderness wanderings.
Raphu
Father of Palti, the spy representing the tribe of Benjamin
Raphu was a man from the tribe of Benjamin whose son, Palti, was selected as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Reuben
Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.
Sethur
Tribal leader of Asher selected as one of the twelve spies to scout Canaan
A tribal leader from the tribe of Asher who was selected by Moses to scout the land of Canaan during the Israelite wilderness journey.
Shammua, Son of Zaccur
Tribal leader of Reuben who served as one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan
A leader from the tribe of Reuben chosen by Moses as one of the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan.
Shaphat, Spy of Simeon
Simeonite leader chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout Canaan
A tribal leader from Simeon chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan during the Israelite wilderness journey.
Simeon, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of Israel known for his role in the massacre at Shechem and being held hostage by Joseph in Egypt
Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, a founding patriarch of Israel known for his volatile temperament and the eventual dispersal of his tribe within Judah.
Sodi
Father of Gaddiel the spy from the tribe of Zebulun
Sodi was a man of the tribe of Zebulun during the Exodus era, known primarily as the father of Gaddiel, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan.
Susi
Father of Gaddi the spy from the tribe of Manasseh
Susi was a man from the tribe of Manasseh whose son, Gaddi, was chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan during the Exodus.
Vophsi
Father of Nahbi the spy from the tribe of Naphtali
Vophsi was a man of the tribe of Naphtali and the father of Nahbi, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Zaccur, Father of Shammua
father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy chosen by Moses
A man of the tribe of Reuben whose son, Shammua, was selected as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Zebulun
Tenth son of Jacob and founder of the tribe associated with maritime commerce and the region of Galilee
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth and final son born to Leah, serving as the eponymous patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.