12 Tribes Of Israel (12 Gates)

The "12 Tribes of Israel" refers to the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, who was later named Israel. These tribes form the nation of Israel. They are Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph (whose sons Ephraim and Manasseh are often counted as separate tribes), and Benjamin. The term "12 Gates" is often associated with biblical prophecy, particularly in the book of Revelation. It describes the New Jerusalem, a symbolic city that is said to have twelve gates, each named after one of the tribes of Israel. This is often interpreted to mean that there are multiple paths (or "gates") to salvation or spiritual enlightenment, and that these paths are open to all, regardless of their tribal or ethnic background.