Tribes of Israel

1. Reuben (Leah) "He has seen my misery."
2. Simeon (Leah) "one who hears"
3. Levi (Leah) "attached"*
4. Judah (Leah) "praise"
5. Dan (Bilhah) "He has vindicated."
6. Naphtali (Bilhah) "my struggle"
7. Gad (Zilpah) "good fortune"
8. Asher (Zilpah) "happy"
9. Issachar (Leah) "reward"
10. Zebulun (Leah) "honor"
11. Joseph (Rachel) "may he add"**
    1. Ephraim "forget"
    2. Mannasseh "twice fruitful"
12. Benjamin (Rachel) "son of my right hand"

(Genesis 29:32-30:24; 35:18)

*Levites are the priestly tribe, not one of the 12 tribes.
**Joseph's sons each fathered one of the 12 tribes.

Source: Bible Book of Lists at www.SusanCAnthony.com