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Twelve Tribes of Israel Quiz — Names and Bible Facts

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1. What was Jacob's original name before God changed it to Israel?

A.Esau
B.Jacob
C.Israel
D.Judah

2. Which of Jacob's sons was born to Leah and became the father of the priestly tribe of Israel?

A.Reuben
B.Levi
C.Judah
D.Simeon

3. Jacob's son Joseph had two sons who became separate tribes. What were their names?

A.Ephraim and Manasseh
B.Ephraim and Gad
C.Manasseh and Asher
D.Issachar and Zebulun

4. How many sons were born to Jacob from his wife Rachel?

A.Four
B.Two
C.Three
D.One

5. Reuben was Jacob's firstborn son, but which of his brothers took over the birthright responsibilities?

A.Simeon
B.Judah
C.Joseph
D.Levi

6. Which of the following tribes were born to Jacob from Zilpah, Leah's maidservant?

A.Dan and Naphtali
B.Gad and Asher
C.Issachar and Zebulun
D.Simeon and Levi

7. What was the name of Rachel's maidservant who bore Jacob two sons?

A.Bilhah
B.Zilpah
C.Leah
D.Keturah

8. In Genesis 49, Jacob blesses his twelve sons before his death. Which son received the scepter and the promise that the ruler's staff would not depart from his line?

A.Judah
B.Reuben
C.Joseph
D.Levi

9. Which two tribes were descended entirely from Jacob's sons with Leah?

A.Reuben and Simeon
B.Ephraim and Manasseh
C.Dan and Naphtali
D.Gad and Asher

10. Jacob named one of his sons 'Judah,' which means praise or thanksgiving. Who was Judah's mother?

A.Rachel
B.Bilhah
C.Leah
D.Zilpah
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