The Biblical Patriarchs (and what they did) Flashcards
- Know the order from Abraham to the 12 Tribes of Israel - Know what each of them contributed
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What is the order of patriarchs from Abraham to the 12 Tribes? What did each of them contribute?
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Abraham: The one who started the redemption family line in the OT
Isaac: Was Abraham’s rightful promised son, and was the father and blessing-giver of Jacob and Esau
Jacob: The patriarch of Israel as a nation. He had the 12 sons that eventually grew into the 12 tribes of Israel. His sons Levi and Joseph didn’t become tribes themselves, but Joseph’s 2 sons did
