According to Hebrew texts, 12 tribes once occupied the Land of Israel. Formed by descendants of the patriarch Jacob (later named Israel), these tribes went on to live, fight, conquer, and be conquered ...

Who else remains in Syria, awaiting our guardianship? Two of the 12 Tribes of Israel, Naftali and Asher; King David’s chief of staff, Yoav ben Tzeruyah; the prophets Elisha and Eliyahu.

12 individuals have been selected to light the 12 torches – a number meant to echo the biblical tribes of Israel – the number has swelled this year to 35, with Transportation Minister Miri ...

Each year, the much-watched ceremony is conducted to mark the transition between Memorial Day and Independence Day, with the 12 torchbearers symbolizing the 12 tribes of Israel.

The Bible recounts how Moses climbed a mysterious mountain, met with God face-to-face and descended carrying the Ten Commandments etched in stone. The true location of this sacred site has been ...

“The buildings, the monuments, the emblems of white supremacy are ... 12 packs strong biblical overtones. There were 12 Apostles, 12 tribes of Israel. Among the survivors of the shooting ...

At the ceremony, 12 torches are lit to symbolize the 12 Tribes of Israel. They are lit by people or groups of people chosen for their extraordinary contributions to society. Among torchbearers for the ...

Each of the 12 gemstones represented one of the 12 tribes of Israel, and were inscribed with their names. First in the top row is carnelian.It’s also called sardius, jasper, or garnet in some ...