I have been searching about the origins of the twelve tribes of Israel. Of course, I imagine the first ones were the twelve sons of Jacob. But that changed after the death of Joseph and Levites were excluded. But my question is concerning the 12 jewels in the breastplate of the priests: sardius, topaz, emerald, turquoise, sahpphire, diamond, jacinth, agate,amethyst, beryl, onyx, and jasper. To what corresponding tribe do the respective jewels refer. Perhaps some Jewish Historian or Rabbi may know the answer. I am sincrely interested. I am not interested in any stupid wise crack answer that some of these creatures who climb out from behind their filthy rocks may come up with.
2006-09-27
03:49:15
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chivalrous_knight_bob
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