Before his death, Jacob called his sons to his bedside and delivered prophetic blessings upon each of them. These blessings contained insights into the character, strengths, and future of each son, as well as the territories they would inherit. These sons were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. Their births were intertwined with various family dynamics, including sibling rivalries, conflicts, and reconciliation.