Appendix 2 - Modern Locations of the Twelve Tribes of Israel

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Determining the geographical regions ultimately settled by many of the tribes of Israel is largely a matter of speculation. The table below reflects a consensus of key researchers who have studied the complex genealogical histories of the Israelite tribes as they migrated into northwest Europe. Their conclusions are based primarily on identifying those clans that represent the “determining element” of a particular land. Biblical clues, where available, have also been taken into consideration.

• Ephraim

  Britain, including some former colonies

• Manasseh

  United States of America

• Judah

  Jews, in Israel and around the world

• Reuben

  France (mostly northern areas)

• Dan

  Ireland, Denmark, Scandinavian areas

• Simeon

  Scattered among the Jews, British Isles

• Levi

  Scattered, mostly among the Jews

• Issachar

  Finland, Scandinavian areas

• Zebulun

  Netherlands

• Gad

  Switzerland (French-speaking areas)

• Asher

  Belgium (mostly northern areas)

• Naphtali

  Norway, Sweden

• Benjamin

  Norway, Iceland, British Isles

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