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# tribe #
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## Definition: ##
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A tribe is a group of people who are descended from a common ancestor.
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* People from the same tribe usually also share a common language and culture.
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* In the Old Testament, God divided the people of Israel into twelve tribes. Each tribe was descended from a son or grandson of Jacob.
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* A tribe is smaller than a nation, but larger than a clan.
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(See also: [clan ](../other/clan.md ), [nation ](../other/nation.md ), [people group ](../other/peoplegroup.md ), [twelve tribes of Israel ](../other/12tribesofisrael.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Samuel 10:17-19 ](en/tn/1sa/help/10/17 )
* [2 Kings 17:16-18 ](en/tn/2ki/help/17/16 )
* [Genesis 25:13-16 ](en/tn/gen/help/25/13 )
* [Genesis 49:16-18 ](en/tn/gen/help/49/16 )
* [Luke 02:36-38 ](en/tn/luk/help/02/36 )
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