Jacob's Dozen: A Prophetic Look At Tribes Of Israel

by William Varner

Publisher:

Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

, 1987

Overview

Near the end of his life, Jacob uttered an amazing series of prophecies concerning his twelve sons and the twelve tribes that would issue from them. Were Jacob's prophecies true? Have they been fulfilled? This book answers these and other questions.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The lion of Judah is a very prominent symbol in Jewish tradition, as borne out by its depiction on ancient coins unearthed in the Holy Land, as well as on a modern Israeli coin.” (source)

“Basically, to bless someone is to bestow life and goodness on him.” (source)

“The most significant truth about Reuben is not what is said about him, but what is not said about him! Reuben produced not one single prophet, military leader, judge or important person in the history of Israel. As a matter of fact, the most impressive contribution made by Reuben seems to be the lending his name to a delicious corned beef and sauerkraut sandwich!” (source)

“This was not enough, however, to remove the scar of the earlier wound, even though that wound may have healed. ‘But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away’ (Prov. 6:32–33).” (source)

“The second lesson follows: Our sins can be forgiven, but the effects of our sins often must still be experienced.” (source)

Product Details

• Title: Jacob’s Dozen: A Prophetic Look at the Tribes of Israel
• Author: William Varner
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Publisher: Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
• Print Publication Date: 1987
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Twelve tribes of Israel; Bible › Prophecies--Twelve tribes of Israel; Bible. O.T. Genesis 49 › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• Resource ID: LLS:42.110.1
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:34:09Z

About William Varner

Dr. William Varner is Professor of Bible and Greek at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. After earning degrees from Bob Jones University and the Biblical Theological Seminary, he served as a pastor in Pennsylvania for seven years, during which time he earned another master’s degree and took his first trip to Israel—an experience that would leave an indelible mark on his ministry. While serving for 17 years with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry in New Jersey, he earned a third master’s degree (in Jewish Studies at Dropsie College, now the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania) and a doctorate (at Temple University in Philadelphia).

Besides teaching Bible exposition courses and Greek Exegesis at The Master’s College, Dr. Varner is Director of IBEX, the college’s overseas campus in Israel, and has led 46 study trips to Israel. He has also pastored the Sojourners fellowship in Grace Community Church for 16 years.

Dr. Varner is the author of several books, including The Chariot of Israel: Exploits of the Prophet of Elijah, Awake O Harp: A Devotional Commentary on the Psalms, and The Letter of James. He has also written over 100 articles appearing in academic journals and popular magazines.  He loves participating in Civil War reenactments, reading the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien and Daniel Silva, and traveling overseas with his wife Helen.