These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel. These were the renowned - Literally, the called, of the congregation - those who were summoned by name to attend. The order of the tribes In the above enumeration may be viewed thus: -
Sons of Leah
1Reuben
2Simeon
3Judah
4. Issachar
5. Zebulun
Sons of Rachel
6. Ephraim
7. Manasseh
8. Benjamin
1st son of Bilhah, Rachel's maid
9. Dan
2d son of Zilpah, Leah's maid
10. Asher
1st son of Zilpah.
11. Gad
2d son of Bilhah.
12. Naphtali