They were directly blessed by Moses and by Jacob. Although during the distribution of the land they received a small part, it was extremely fertile and productive. This caused problems due to the continuous invasion attempts by the Amorites and Philistines.įinally, they had to leave this region and move to the north of Palestine, in the city of Laish which they renamed with the name of Dan. They settled to the east of the map of Israel.īlessings, characteristics, and responsibilities: the settlement, rest, and the product of the land were some of the blessings they received.

The characteristic symbol for the members of this tribe was the sun, the moon, and the donkey.

Within its lands, there are also places and sites of great historical importance for the history of the people of Israel, such as Carmel, Megiddo, Jezreel, Nazareth, and Tabor. Its territory was equally conquered and razed by the Assyrians as happened with a large part of the tribes of Israel. Their region was extended by the Jordan River and they had a wide fertile plain. They had a mutually beneficial relationship with their Zebulun brothers, prominent merchants from whom they obtained financial support in exchange for spiritual teaching. They devoted much of their time and effort to the study and teaching of the Torah. This tribe fulfilled functions that highlighted them as religious teachers. Blessings, characteristics, and responsibilities: its main feature is oriented towards ports, the use of ships, and the protection of its people.

Tribes of israel