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3.7.6 - Revelation 7:6 Open Bible at Rev. 7:6 Listen to Rev. 7:6

the tribe of Asher
The eighth son of Jacob by Leah’s handmaid, Zilpah (Gen. 30:13). Asher means happy am I.

the tribe of Naphtali
The sixth son of Jacob by Rachel’s handmaid, Bilhah (Gen. 30:8). Naphtali means my wrestling.

the tribe of Manasseh
One of Joseph’s two sons (Gen. 41:51). Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob by Rachel (Gen. 30:24). Manasseh means causing to forget. Manasseh’s brother, Ephraim, is omitted from the list of those sealed. See commentary on Revelation 7:4.
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