# tribe #

## Definition: ##

A tribe is a group of people who are descended from a common ancestor. 

* People from the same tribe usually also share a common language and culture.
* In the Old Testament, God divided the people of Israel into twelve tribes. Each tribe was descended from a son or grandson of Jacob.
* A tribe is smaller than a nation, but larger than a clan.

(See also: [clan](../other/clan.md), [nation](../other/nation.md), [peoplegroup](../other/peoplegroup.md), [12tribesofisrael](../other/12tribesofisrael.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Samuel 10:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/10/17)
* [2 Kings 17:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/17/16)
* [Genesis 25:13-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/25/13)
* [Genesis 49:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/49/16)
* [Luke 02:36-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/36)