The Twelve Spies

Ammiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and 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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gaddiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gemalli

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Geuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Hori

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Igal

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Raphu

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shammua

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shaphat

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Susi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Vophsi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Zaccur

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.