The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
The patriarchs are the fathers of the people of Israel: Abraham, his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob, whom God named Israel. The tribes of Israel came from the sons of Jacob.
The Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, one by one
- Abrahamour father in faith
God called him to leave his land and his father’s house, and Abraham set out. Genesis 12:1-4
- Isaacthe son of the promise
Son of Abraham and Sarah. He was born when his parents were already old. Genesis 18:11; Genesis 21:2-3
- Jacobthe one with the ladder
Son of Isaac and Rebekah, and twin of Esau. Genesis 25:24-26
- Joseph, son of Jacobthe one with the special tunic
Son of Jacob and Rachel. His father loved him more than all his other sons. Genesis 30:22-24; Genesis 37:3
- Judahthe one who pledged himself for Benjamin
Fourth son of Jacob and Leah. His mother gave him that name when she said she would praise the Lord. Genesis 29:35
- Benjaminthe youngest of the twelve
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. His mother died giving birth to him. Genesis 35:16-19