17K views · 105 reactions | Twelve Tribes Of Israel - Two Kingdoms...

There were twelve tribes of Israel, and each tribe was named for one of the sons of a patriarch named Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel. Before his death, Israel (Jacob) had blessed each of his twelve sons. Since Benjamin was the youngest son, he was blessed last. Although his tribe ended up being the smallest, the Benjamites were mighty and well resourced. Unfortunately, despite the resources Saul’s tribe had, comparing himself to the other tribes caused him to see himself as lackin