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Patriarchs and the 12 Tribes of Israel Family Tree |
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Numbered name above each branch. |
Follow the Patriarchs, including their name changes through the sons of Israel. Work from the bottom(roots) up(to the top) the tree. Learn who and what are the patriarchs.
SIDE TRIPS ON THE TREE: The cutoff branch next to the J is for Esau. You can mention this or not. (Jacob and Esau were twin brothers, but God chose Jacob to lead His family). Special notation at the branch of Judah which would eventually grow and extend through many branches to Joseph, husband of Mary. |
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Grades: (late) 2 through 8 |
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Patriarchs and 12 Tribes of Israel |
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A patriarch was a man who had authority over an entire extended family – including children and children’s families (grandchildren’s families) onto their children (great grandchildren’s families) too. It means the male ruler of a family, clan, tribe or similar related group. Technically, the 12 sons become the patriarchs of their individual 12 tribes, when Isaac and Jacob (Israel) are dead. "Father Abraham" begins God's chosen family of people. Abraham is the root! God promises Abram that his family will become a great nation. Genesis 17: 5 God renames Abram to Abraham This is available in the Patriarchs and 12 Tribes Bible reference table download.
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Material Checklist
A GOOD IDEA: print 2 copies of the student version for each student |
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Teacher and
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TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS: Print at least one teacher tree and enough student trees for each student. (Works best if you print 2 copies of the student version for each student) If you have lots of time, the students can lookup the Bible passage below the branch to fill in the correct name. There is space on the Patriarchs and 12 Tribes Bible Reference Table for your students to add other information . Otherwise, aloud read the names from the teacher tree and have the students write in the names at the numbers on the tree as you advise. Discuss. When completed, you can either practice the names and "lineage" using the 12 Tribes Cube from another of our lessons, or pass out a blank tree; turn over the completed one, and see how many names the class can collectively or individually write in the correct place.
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