Part V - Simeon & Manasseh
It is the less popular emblems of Simeon and Manasseh that align with a harmonious design, the sword and arrows. Ancient yet modern weapons known to all the ancient kingdoms of earth put a certain kind of gravity between the tribe of Simeon and the tribe of Manasseh.
In many portrayals of the Twelve Tribes of Israel the other emblem associated with Simeon is a castle gate or tower. The castle in particular is thought to be at the City of Shechem. Sword or castle? Which is correct? It all depends on ones point of view. Nonetheless the union of the sword with arrow is an appropriate militaristic match of self defense.
The totem of the sword like the other emblems arise during their final blessings from father Jacob, who chastises Simeon for the cruel and deadly use of weapons. The totem of the castle is based on later chapters. Although the symbol of a castle may be a popular symbol for Simeon, his association with weapons comes much earlier.
The two grandsons of Joseph - Manasseh and Ephraim - are blessed as being as a son rather than a grandson to Jacob. Meaning that the blessings given to Joesph pass on to his sons Ephraim and Manasseh. Coincidentally the promotion of Joseph's sons as brothers equal to their paternal uncles Reuben and Simeon, happen right before Jacob blesses the twelve founding fathers of Israel. Jacob also specifies that he is giving Shechem to Joseph and not his brothers with his sword and bow.
In any case a bundle of arrows have become one of the many emblems associated with Manasseh. It's beyond me to say where and when this happened. Suffice it to say its been forgotten in the sands of time.
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There were twelve unique tribal flags, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel, referenced in verses such as Num. 2: 1-33. Their significance was also emblematically echoed in the design of the Breastplate, which represented all 12 collective flags, as did also the individual tribal flag of Levi (Num. 2: 17). Israel indigenous roots are made up of 12 SHEVATIM, Strong’s # H7626 means Tribes, patriarchal Clans with each having a sanctified “Degel.”
ReplyDeleteThose bequeathed Flags are a permanent fixture in Israel scripture legacy (Num. 2:34) “The sons of Israel did according to all that YHWH commanded Moses, so they pitched by their Degel [Flag.]”
The DEGEL {daleth, gimel, lamedh.} In this “defining power point” Strong’s 1714 Means Flag, banner, standard, ensign, insignia, for the most part used in the Hebraic scripture as Israel patriarchal heraldic flag. In modern words “Degel Yisrael” means modern Israel flag. The Hebrew word Degel is from the Akkadian noun “diglu” means “eyesight, view, look, gaze.” The scripture specific indicate the existence of each of the twelve indigenous tribal Flag. Its commendable for Israel to camp under feature of their heraldry Degel following Heaven intended plan for our spiritual redemption! As it is held in (Psalm 20:5) “We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our Elohim will set up our Degel: YHWH fulfills all their petitions.” Here is an express blessed for a people who raising up their heraldic and sanctified Degel, bestowing joy, hope and gladness beyond what any man could conceive. The straight line of the Biblical promise is declare in (Isa. 45:4) “Israel MINE chosen {Strong’s 972, bah-geer.}” By Divine inspiration only the Breastplate was “set up” with all twelve tribal sign “Owth,” as the emblem of whole His chosen people.
Another scripture word that is used for His physical flag is {Strong’s 5251 NES. nun, samech.} as in (Ex. 17:15) “He called the altar of thanksgiving "YHWH nissi [YHWH my Flag]” for certain this flag is YHWH’s Own community distinguishing standard. As well performing a prophetic role in the rallying Israel, (Isaiah 49:22) "Thus said YHWH Elohim, Behold, I will lift up MINE hand to the people, and set up MY Flag {Strong’s 5251 NES} to the people: and they shall bring your sons in their arms, and your daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders."
Rambam commentary on (Num. 2:2) “Each Degel is a hanging color fabric, the color of each one is unlike the color of another. The color of each Degel corresponds to the stone color fixed to the Hoshen [Breastplate.] and in this identifiable form each person could recognize their [tribal] Degel.”
Bemibar, Numbers 2, and the encampments of the twelve tribes around the Mishkan.
ReplyDeleteIn the chronological birth order and each of their twelve patriarchal Degelim colors, to be restored.
[1] Reuben - Red squire flag, with mandrake flowers.
[2] Simeon - Green squire flag, with buildings of the city of Shechem.
[3] Levi - The exterior squire flag frame is made of White, Black, and Red vertical stripes. With internal squire fabric semblance of the Hoshen [Breastplate three roles of the twelve square tribal Degelim composite] varicolored of Gold, Sky-Blue, Purple, and Crimson / Scarlet, blend fabric motif, with all twelve tribal Degelim. Indicative of the YHWH Kingdom single Flag. [Ancient Semite concept, Vertical stripes on fabric dress, known as Tiger stripes a sign of honor. Horizontal stripes as a sign of shame as whip lashes.]
[4] Judah - Sky blue squire flag, with a lion.
[5] Dan - Blue squire flag, with a snake.
[6] Naphtali - [clear wine] Purple squire flag [burgundy], with a hind.
[7] Gad - Grey [a varicolored blend of black white and sky blue color thread cord then interlacing together into weave fabric] squire flag, with a tent camp.
[8] Asher - Blue-Green squire flag, with a woman’s turban and olive tree.
[9] Issachar - [dark] Blue squire flag, with a Donkey carrying a saddle bag, or the sun and moon.
[10] Zebulun - White squire flag, with a ship.
[11] Joseph - Black squire flag, with Sheaf of wheate.
* a. Ephraim - Black squire flag, with a Bullock.
* b. Manasseh - Black squire flag, with a Oryx.
[12] Benjamin - All tribal Color blend [a varicolored combination all tribal colors of Red, Green, White, Black, Blue, Bluish-Green and Purple, the seven [7] varicolored thread cord used in their fabric Flag.
{The varicolored is a twisted blend of this colors into a single cord then interlacing together into weave fabric.} The squire flag with a wolf.
(re-edited with spelling corrections 12/05/13)
ReplyDeleteTorah Portion Bemibar, Numbers 2, and the encampments of the twelve tribes around the Mishkan.
(Num. 2:34) “The sons of Israel did according to all that YHWH commanded Moses, so they pitched by their Degel.”
In the chronological birth order and each of their twelve patriarchal Degelim colors.
[1] Reuben - Red square flag, with mandrake flowers.
[2] Simeon - Green square flag, with buildings of the city of Shechem.
[3] Levi - The exterior square flag frame is made of White, Black, and Red vertical stripes. With internal square fabric semblance of the Hoshen [Breastplate three roles of the twelve square tribal Degelim composite] varicolored of Gold, Sky-Blue, Purple, and Crimson / Scarlet, blend fabric motif, with all twelve tribal Degelim. Indicative of the YHWH Kingdom single Flag. [Ancient Semite concept, Vertical stripes on fabric dress, known as Tiger stripes a sign of honor. Horizontal stripes as a sign of shame as whip lashes.]
[4] Judah - Sky blue square flag, with a lion.
[5] Dan - Blue square flag, with a snake.
[6] Naphtali - [clear wine] Purple square flag [burgundy], with a hind.
[7] Gad - Grey [a varicolored blend of black white and sky blue color thread cord then interlacing together into weave fabric] square flag, with a tent camp.
[8] Asher - Blue-Green square flag, with a woman’s turban and olive tree.
[9] Issachar - [dark] Blue square flag, with a Donkey carrying a saddle bag, or the sun and moon.
[10] Zebulun - White square flag, with a ship.
[11] Joseph - Black square flag, with Sheaf of wheate.
* a. Ephraim - Black square flag, with a Bullock.
* b. Manasseh - Black square flag, with a Oryx.
[12] Benjamin - All tribal Color blend [a varicolored combination all tribal colors of Red, Green, White, Black, Blue, Bluish-Green and Purple, the seven [7] varicolored thread cord used in their fabric Flag.
{The varicolored is a twisted blend of this colors into a single cord then interlacing together into weave fabric.} The square flag with a wolf.
The square Breastplate is a Hebraic concept that used four sides square as a symbol for a deeply spiritual aspect that is convey in the Scripture, Hebraic history, thoughts, ideas, dreams and written prophecy that convey the presence of, accompanying by or being a companion to YHWH.
Four equal sides square. As each tribal Degel flew surrounding the picturesque Mishkan [Tabernacle], with the Levitical Degel by its’ entrance, all their tents appeared to create a square camp of Zion. The Jewish study Bible [JSB] commentary on (Numbers 2:3-31): The twelve tribes are arranged to form a square camp [around the Tabernacle] of four divisions with three tribes in each.
Refer to in (Ezekiel 1:10-28) are found the four living creatures there what Ezekiel saw had the precise faces of these four divisional Degelim. The four living creatures match the four leading tribal division in (Number 2) surrounding the Tabernacle.
Ezekiel spoke of the symbolic four and square which are collectively representation of Zion. The four gold threads denote His sacred name, His name is written with four golden Hebrew letters. There four tassels in the four corners of the garments. The four Israelite division, four threads groups represent the perfection square, His Tabernacle and the square Holy of Holies, His dwelling place, His venerated Kingdom, The Square Breastplate and Integrity of the four equal side square Degel design, A intense thought associated with the twelve Breastplate Jewels, is point out by ancient sources [Yad, Kley HaMikdash 9:9 and Midrash HaGadol] that “The Hoshen stones were Square shape Jewels.” The consideration is that the Breastplate Jewels where Square representations of the Israelite square Degelim. All serve as a symbol to representation what its said in (Ezekiel 1:28) “The presence of YHWH.”
The twelve tribal Degelim around the Tabernacle is a commemorative to YHWH. The Degel is essential ordained component for the re-gathering and restoration of a united Israel, the Kingdom YHWH, to be a blessing and bring His Salvation to the whole world. As it said in (Isaiah 49:6) “HE said, it is an easy thing for you to be MY servant, to raise up, restore and preserve the tribes of Jacob. Bring back those of Israel to be kept. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, that you may bring MY Salvation to the ends of the earth.”
ReplyDeleteIn (Number 2) is express there Four division around the Tabernacle, each division is commanded by a lead tribe then follow by two ensuing tribes. By Hebraic procedure: The lead tribe is in the Middle, follow the First tribe mention is place to the right, of the leading tribe and subsequently the Second mention is position to the left. of the lead tribe. This Hebraic protocol is illustrated by the metaphors in (1King 7:39, 49, 2 Chronicles 4:6, 8, 23:10, Ezekiel 1:10, Zechariah 4:3, 11.)
~~<>~~ The First division on the East division lead by Judah. ~~<>~~
(Number 2:3) “On the East side [in the middle] Degel of the division of Judah.”
(Number 2:5-6) “Camping next to him [East by north east] the tribe of Issachar.”
(Number 2:7-8) “The tribe of Zebulun [East by south east].”
[1] The camp of Judah consisted of Judah, Issachar and Zebulon. Their motto, Motto (Num. 10:35) "Arise, O YHWH, let Your enemies be scattered, and may Your foes flee before You." The Emblem of Judah’s division is the Lion.
<>~~ The Second division on the South division lead by Reuben. ~~<>~~
(Number 2:10) “On the south [in the middle] side … the banner of the camp of Reuben.”
(Number 2:12-13) “The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them [south by south East.]”
(Number 2:14-15) “The tribe of Gad will be next [South by south west].”
[2] The camp of Reuben consisted of Reuben, Simeon and Gad. Their Motto (Deu. 6:4) "Hear, O Israel, YHWH is our Elohim, YHWH is One." With the Emblem of a Stag.
~~<>~~ The Third division on the West division lead by Ephraim. ~~<>~~
(Number 2:18-19) “On the West [in the middle] will be the division of the camp of Ephraim under their Degel.”
(Number 2:20-21) “The tribe of Manasseh [West by south west] will be next to them.”
(Number 2:22-23) “The tribe of Benjamin will be next [West by north west.].”
[3] The camp of Ephraim consisted of Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin. Their Motto (Num. 10:34) "And the cloud of YHWH was above them all day and when they traveled from the camp." The Emblem is of a Young Man .
~~<>~~ The Fourth division on the North division lead by Den. ~~<>~~
(Number 2:25) “On the North [in the middle] will be the division of the camp of Den, under their Degel.”
(Number 2:27) “The tribe of Asher will be camp [North by north west] next to them.”
(Number 2:29) “The tribe of Naphtali [North by north east] will be next.”
[4] The camp of Dan consisted of Dan, Asher and Naphtali. Their Motto (Num. 10:36) "Return, O YHWH among thousands of Israel." The Dan Emblem is a snake on a scale. Drawn from Jacob’s blessing (Gen. 49: 16, 17) However, Rambam commentary on (Num. 2:2) said that “Dan Degel has the figure of a eagle.”
~~<>~~ (Number 2) The Levites in the Middle of the camp. ~~<>~~
[3](Number 2:17) “The Levites will set out in the Middle of the camp… under his Degel.”