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12 Tribes Around the Tabernacle
After being delivered from Egypt, Israel enters into the wilderness for a time of testing prior to entering the promised land. In these years, they were to arrange their tent dwellings around the presence of God located in the Tabernacle, which was transported and maintained by the tribe of Levi, who also lived at the center of the camp along with Moses and Aaron. This chart is an honest attempt to outline a true perspective of how the camp would be arranged and how many Israelites lived there.
Was the Israelite Camp Shaped Like a Cross?
It has been suggested that, according to the outline of the Israelite encampment in the Book of Numbers, an aerial (heavenly) view would reveal the shape of a cross. It’s impossible to know if this was a deliberate plan of God during the wilderness wandering, but it is fascinating that the tribe of Judah, the lineage of the promised Messiah (Gen. 49:10), inadvertently caused the cross-shaped camp to have a longer base.
Marching Order of the Tribes of Israel
Wherever the children of Israel would be lead in the wilderness, with the fire by night and the cloud by day, they were commanded to arrange their tents in a special fashion. This chart shows the arrangement of the tents as many biblical scholars believe would be the case, according to the instructions written in Numbers 2. It illustrates the encampment in the wilderness with Levi in the center, with the tabernacle tribes 12 around.
Useful Study Commentary
This beautifully designed chart of the twelve tribes of Israel surrounding the Tabernacle is an invaluable visual resource, enriched with insightful commentary in the margins. It illustrates the intricate relationships among key biblical figures while offering valuable context and insights. This artistic representation simplifies the teaching and understanding of these important connections, enhancing the educational experience for both students and instructors. Whether utilized in a classroom or for personal study, in a sermon or in homeschool teaching, it was created to aid a deeper understanding of biblical Israel.
