This is by no means all of the “Tribes” list; I choose these because they are at important junctions in the family’s story. I always assume that things in the Bible are there for a reason even if it is not readily apparent why. Notice how the positions of the brothers change especially Benjamin and the children of Leah, who are in italics. I really don’t have any great reason why some families are left out at various times. And though Reuben lost his birthright he still was held in a position of honor as viewed by his location on the listed.
The one thing I have noticed about the lists is there are always 12 names; you may have to not count Joseph like in Numbers 1 or Deuteronomy 33 or leave Levi out if he is surrounding the Ark or Temple as in Camp Order or Ezekiel 48.
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“Dan not listed” nor is Ephraim in Revelation 7.
You are correct. I did not include him because Joseph is listed. Ephraim received the blessing from Jacob in Genesis 48. Ephraim is viewed as Joseph because of the blessing. Manasseh, Joseph’s oldest son is listed. Sorry, I do not have the reference for that thought. I am not sure why Dan is not listed. It may be that Dan did not take the land he was assigned (Book of Judges) but I do not know.
Amen God bless you Mark!
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