In addition to her service, Phoebe is described as a “benefactor” or “patron” of many, including Paul himself. This indicates she was likely a woman of some means who used her resources to support the work of the church and help others.
Some examples include: “Who built the ark?” (Answer: Noah), “What did David use to defeat Goliath?” (Answer: A sling and a stone), or “How many days did God take to create the world?” (Answer: Six days).
Jacob, the patriarch of Israel, had twelve sons through his wives Leah and Rachel and their handmaidens, Zilpah and Bilhah. These sons became the progenitors of the twelve tribes: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin.
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