The True Identity of Yashar’al
African Descendants and the Covenant Land’s Restoration
African Descendants and the Covenant Land’s Restoration
Awaken, O nations, to the unshakable revelation preserved in the Set-Apart Scriptures, verified by apocryphal prophecy, historical documentation, genetic markers, and enduring cultural Amat. The Twelve Tribes of Yashar’al are African and African-descended peoples — those who bear the covenant name Ibriym yet have endured the prophetic byword “Nigger” Debarim 28:37.
The original covenant land, Canaan/Yarushalayim, stands desolate due to ancestral rebellion — but prophecy declares it will be rebuilt by the hands of Gentiles YashaYahu 60:10, awaiting the return of the true heirs.
Arzareth— described in 2 Esdras 13:40–46 as a land “where never mankind dwelt” — was a divinely appointed refuge for the Ten Tribes of Yashar’al who fled from Assyrian captivity. This hidden land was given by YaHU’aH as a place where they could preserve the Torah and keep the statutes they failed to uphold in their homeland. While scholars and seekers debate the precise location of Arzareth, the Scriptures are clear: it was a land uninhabited, far removed from Gentile nations, and ordained for prophetic concealment.
However, Africa — especially Sub-Saharan Africa — became the broader preservation ground where remnants from all Twelve Tribes were eventually scattered, regathered, and multiplied after successive exiles. Torah-keeping customs, naming traditions, and prophetic patterns remained deeply embedded throughout this region — from the rivers of Kush to the coasts of Ghana, from the mountain valleys of South Africa to the highlands of Ethiopia.
Meanwhile, America — the modern Mystery Babylon — became the land of captivity for Yahudah and Binyamin, forcibly scattered by slave ships during the Sub-Saharan and Transatlantic slave trades — fulfilling the curses of Dabarim 28:68.
Now, the Great Awakening has begun — not by the will of man, but by the power of the Ruach ha’Qodash — stirring the scattered of Yashar’al from every nation. We now stand on the threshold of prophetic regathering and righteous vengeance, just as it is written in 2 Esdras 15:34–37.
Colonial myths are collapsing. Roman religious fables are being exposed. And from Arzareth’s prophetic concealment to Babylon’s captivity, the evidence is undeniable: the African peoples are Yashar’al — chosen to rise, return, and restore the everlasting covenant.
Shalum.
The Twelve Tribes: African Roots and Prophetic Identity
The Twelve Tribes: African Roots and Prophetic Identity
The twelve tribes of Yashar’al, descended directly from Ya’aqob, are unequivocally African and African-descended peoples. Though our true identity has been obscured by centuries of exile, slavery, and deception, it remains unbroken — sealed by the baraks and curses outlined in the Set-Apart Scriptures, especially in Dabarim 28. These covenant markers, coupled with our enduring cultural resilience and the clear arc of prophetic fulfillment, reveal the truth of who we are.
Shir haShirim (Song of Songs) 1:5–6 declares:
“I am black but comely… because the sun has tanned me.”
This is not poetic metaphor — it is a declaration of identity, describing the physical features of the Bantu and related diaspora peoples who remain visibly marked by the African sun. These words echo across generations, confirming that the people of Yashar’al were — and still are — a melanated, scattered, and chosen people.
The stark prophecy of Dabarim 28:68, stating, “YaHU’aH shall bring you back to Mitsrayim [a place of bondage, metaphorically Egypt] in ships… and there you shall be sold to your enemies as male and female slaves,”
finds its undeniable fulfillment in the horrors of the Sub-Saharan slave trade — both the transatlantic trade (1441–1888, estimated 12–15 million enslaved) and the often overlooked Indian Ocean trade (800–1900, estimated 3–5 million) — which specifically tore Yahudah (identified with the Igbo and African Americans) and Binyamin (identified with the Jamaican Maroons) from their African homeland.
Furthermore, the timeline of affliction foretold in Barashith (Genesis) 15:13–14 resonates powerfully with the 400 years of oppression experienced by African Americans from approximately 1619 to 2019 — an era marked by severe bondage, systemic oppression, and trauma, yet culminating in undeniable cultural richness and a rising spiritual awakening across scattered Yashar’al.
Their distinct tribal identities — deeply rooted in the patriarchal baraks and prophetic declarations recorded in Barashith 49 and Dabarim 33 — continue to shine through in the unique languages, traditions, and struggles of various African and diaspora groups. These identities are not speculative—they are encoded in prophecy, preserved through suffering, and now revealed in the appointed time.
Re’uven
Ancestral Power and Exile: Congo Kingdom Tribes (Kongo, Angola Bantu)
Tribe of Re’uven (Reuben)
Identified with the Congo tribes, particularly those connected to the historic Kongo Kingdom, the tribe of Re’uven is associated with the rank and responsibility of the firstborn son of Ya’aqob.
“Re’uven, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power.”
This ancestral dignity and strength finds reflection in the grandeur of the Kongo Kingdom (flourishing c. 1390–1857), which ruled over millions and maintained advanced political, spiritual, and judicial systems across Central Africa.
However, the prophetic warning tied to Re’uven’s destiny is also key:
“Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel…”
This “instability” is not a condemnation of identity, but a prophetic marker of the disruption caused by colonization, enslavement, and diaspora. The regions of modern-day Congo, Angola, and the Bantu-speaking belt became some of the most heavily targeted areas during the transatlantic slave trade, with over 1 million souls enslaved from this region alone.
Yet despite these devastations, oral traditions, Torah-rooted naming, and covenant customs continue to be preserved among Congo-descended peoples. These remnants bear witness to an enduring Re’uvenite identity. Just as Re’uven was “the beginning of strength,” so too do the tribes rooted in this land remain central to the rising restoration of Yashar’al.
Tribal Summary: Re’uven (Congo Region – Kongo Kingdom Tribes)
- Tribal Identity: Re’uven (Reuben)
- African Link: Bantu-speaking peoples of Central & Southern Africa — especially Congo and Angola
- Historical Context: Centralized kingdom with structured judicial and spiritual leadership (14th–19th century)
- Cultural Traits: Clan hierarchy, ancestral reverence, spiritual governance — reflecting “excellency of dignity”
- Prophetic Traits: Scattered and disrupted, yet preserved — the “firstborn” awakening again in strength
Source:
- Murdock, George Peter. Africa: Its Peoples and Their Culture History. McGraw-Hill, 1959.
- Ehret, Christopher. The Civilizations of Africa: A History to 1800. University Press of Virginia, 2002.
- Encyclopedia Britannica – Bantu Peoples: britannica.com/topic/Bantu-peoples
Shim’on
Tribal Valor and Covenant Symbols: Ashanti / Ngoni (Ghana, Zambia)
Tribe of Shim’on (Simeon)
Associated with the Ashanti people of Ghana and the Ngoni tribes of Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, Shim’on is prophetically described with a nature that blends zealous protection and righteous intensity.
“Shim’on and Lewi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.”
This passage is not merely about physical violence — it conveys a fierce protective spirit, especially when provoked by unrighteousness. The Ashanti Empire (1701–1901) embodied this prophecy in its sophisticated military structure, powerful governance, and legendary resistance to colonial subjugation. During the famed Wars of the Golden Stool, the Ashanti showed unwavering defiance against British imperialism, revealing the tribal trait of unyielding loyalty.
At the center of Ashanti spiritual life is the Golden Stool — a sacred symbol said to have descended from the heavens. It represents the soul of the Ashanti nation, much like the Ark of the Covenant represented the presence of YaHU’aH among the people of ancient Yashar’al. This stool is not merely an artifact — it is a covenant symbol, an embodiment of tribal unity, divine reverence, and national soul.
Though the transatlantic slave trade ripped away an estimated 500,000 Ashanti, the spirit of Shim’on — intense, devoted, and fiercely protective — could not be broken. This enduring trait is also reflected in the Ngoni, a warrior offshoot of the Zulu lineage who migrated northward and established dominant military rule in Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. Their aggressive expansion and tight social organization mirror the tribal character of Shim’on.
Tribal Summary: Shim’on (Ashanti / Ngoni Tribes)
• Tribal Identity: Shim’on (Simeon)
• African Link: Ashanti of Ghana and Ngoni peoples of Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania
• Historical Context:
• Ashanti Empire resisted colonization and preserved sacred national customs
• Ngoni people exhibited structured warrior expansion and tribal resilience
• Cultural Practices:
• Golden Stool as the embodiment of national soul and divine covenant
• Warrior culture reflecting Shim’on’s prophetic zeal and loyalty
Sources:
• Akyeampong, Emmanuel Kwaku. “Asante History.” Oxford Research Encyclopedia of African History.
• 101 Last Tribes – Ngoni People: lasttribes.com/tribes/ngoni.html
Lewi
Priestly Lineage and Torah Preservation: Lemba (South Africa, Zimbabwe)
Tribe of Lewi (Levi)
Strongly associated with the Lemba people of Southern Africa—primarily in South Africa and Zimbabwe—the tribe of Lewi is linked to the unique priestly role in preserving the Torah and teaching righteousness to the nation.
“Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy qadosh one… They shall teach Ya’aqob thy judgments, and Yashar’al thy Torah…”
— Dabarim (Deuteronomy) 33:8–10
The Lemba have maintained a number of Torah-based customs, including:
- Circumcision on the eighth day
- Kosher-style dietary laws
- Sabbath observance
- Priestly roles, especially among the Buba clan — which serves as their priestly caste
These traditions closely align with the Levitical responsibilities found in the scrolls. Unlike other African tribes influenced by idolatrous practices, the Lemba have consistently affirmed monotheism and allegiance to YaHU’aH alone — refusing to adopt the pagan systems introduced by colonial missionaries.
Modern genetic studies — most notably those led by Tudor Parfitt — revealed that a significant number of Lemba men, particularly from the Buba clan, carry the Cohen Modal Haplotype (CMH), a Y-chromosome marker associated with the biblical priestly line (Kohanim). This genetic signature supports their oral tradition of descending from ancient Hebrew priests.
Even through colonization, persecution, and missionary pressure, the Lemba have retained oral histories about an exodus, a lost scroll, a priestly mandate, and their responsibility to keep the commandments. Their unique combination of cultural preservation, geographic isolation, and biological linkage makes them one of the clearest living examples of the tribe of Lewi still teaching and upholding the covenant.
Tribal Summary: Lewi (Lemba – South Africa, Zimbabwe)
- Tribal Identity: Lewi (Levi)
- African Link: Lemba People (Southern Zimbabwe and Northern South Africa)
- Historical Context: Oral tradition and priestly lineage trace back to ancient Yashar’al
- Cultural Practices:
- Torah observance: circumcision, Sabbath, dietary laws
- Priestly clan roles (Buba)
- Monotheism and rejection of idolatry
- Scientific Evidence:
- CMH Y-chromosome links to Kohanim
- Validated by leading genetic research
Sources:
- Parfitt, Tudor. “Journey to the Vanished City.” Vintage Books, 2000.
- PBS NOVA – Tudor Parfitt and the Lemba: pbs.org/wgbh/nova/israel/parfitt.html
- Buzz South Africa – Lemba Tribe: buzzsouthafrica.com/the-lemba-tribe-culture-and-lang
Yahudah
Royal Authority and Diaspora Leadership: Igbo (Nigeria) / African Americans
Tribe of Yahudah (Judah)
Associated with the Igbo people of Nigeria and African Americans in the diaspora, the tribe of Yahudah is directly connected to the prophetic declaration:
“The sceptre shall not depart from Yahudah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.”
This verse speaks of an enduring legacy of rulership, spiritual leadership, and covenantal authority. Among the Igbo, the Nri Kingdom (9th–19th centuries CE) served as a spiritual and cultural center that emphasized justice, sacred kingship, and purity — qualities aligned with Yahudah’s tribal purpose.
In the diaspora, especially among African Americans, this same tribal authority is evident in generations of spiritual awakenings, justice-driven movements, and prophetic cultural influence — even amid severe oppression. The scepter has not departed.
The Igbo “Odinaala” system preserves laws and customs that parallel Torah, including:
- Moral and purity codes
- Communal justice
- Ancestral reverence and set-apart living
See: Odinaala Institute – Igbo Tradition
Despite centuries of colonization and persecution, these customs point toward a Hebraic root. The transatlantic slave trade heavily targeted both the Igbo and African Americans, with over 700,000 Igbo enslaved and taken to the Americas — fulfilling the curse of:
“And YaHU’aH shall bring thee into Mitsrayim again with ships… and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen…”
Yet Yahudah remains distinct — upholding covenant traditions, rediscovering sacred names, and awakening to YahUSHA’s Name. The return to Torah and yearning for redemption mark Yahudah’s role in this last-day restoration.
Tribal Summary: Yahudah (Igbo / African Americans)
- Tribal Identity: Yahudah (Judah)
- African Link: Igbo People (Nigeria), African Americans
- Historical Context:
- Heavily targeted in the transatlantic slave trade
- Spiritual leaders in civil rights and awakening movements
- Cultural Practices:
- 8th-day circumcision
- Purity customs, Torah-aligned moral structure
- Rediscovery of Messiah’s true Name and covenant walk
Sources:
- Africa Resource – Nri Kingdom
- Odinaala Institute
- Slave Voyages Database
- WorldAtlas – Who Are the Igbo People?
Dan
Judgment and Strategic Wisdom: Dan People (Ivory Coast & Liberia)
Tribe of Dan
Associated with both the Dan people of Ivory Coast and Liberia and segments of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the tribe of Dan is prophetically declared:
“Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Yashar’al.”
This speaks to a judicial role, rooted in discernment, order, and accountability. Historically, the Yoruba — especially under the Oyo Empire — maintained complex governance systems. The Oyo Mesi council, a key advisory body, operated with balance between royal power and wise judgment, reflecting the ancient tribal duty of Dan to render justice.
Dan’s character is further described:
“Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path…”
While some interpret this as judgment, others view it as symbolic of strategic wisdom, spiritual warfare, or a prophetic warning of idolatrous descent — urging a return to the Torah and righteous discernment.
Genetic evidence reveals the presence of Y-DNA haplogroup J in segments of the Yoruba population (~10%), a lineage also found in Semitic groups. Though debated, this suggests possible Semitic ancestry, particularly relevant in exploring the tribal origin of Dan.
Among the Yoruba, the Ifá system of divination is sometimes interpreted by scholars as a remnant of ancient prophetic systems, later distorted through idolatrous traditions. While this system today includes syncretism and foreign spiritual concepts, elders point to a core of ancient wisdom and symbolic order — again echoing Dan’s original calling.
The Dan people of West Africa have also retained symbolic serpent traditions and spiritual iconography — not in occult rebellion, but as echoes of their ancient legacy in judgment and vigilance.
Tribal Summary: Dan (Dan People – Ivory Coast & Liberia)
• Tribal Identity: Dan
• African Link: Dan People (Ivory Coast & Liberia), Yoruba (Nigeria)
• Historical Context:
• Oyo Mesi council balanced governance
• Ancient warrior-judges and wisdom keepers
• Cultural Practices:
• Symbolic serpent imagery (non-idolatrous origins)
• Legal tradition, spiritual icons of judgment
• Ifá system as a distorted remnant of prophetic order
• Scientific Insight:
• Y-DNA haplogroup J among Yoruba as possible Semitic link
Source:
Naphtali
Swift Heritage and Eloquence: Beta “Israel” / Acholi (Ethiopia, Uganda)
Tribe of Naphtali
Associated with the Beta “Israel” communities of Ethiopia (historically called Falashas) and the Acholi people of Northern Uganda, the tribe of Naphtali is prophetically described:
“Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.”
This reflects a people marked by freedom of movement, eloquence, and oral strength. The Beta Israel were widely known for their roles as orators, artisans, traders, and guardians of ancient truth — traversing regions yet preserving strong covenant identity.
They maintained Torah-centered customs with remarkable purity:
- Shabbat observance (Wayyiqra 23:3)
- Kosher-style dietary laws
- Ritual purity codes
- Sacred scrolls preserved in the Ge’ez language, including books like Enoch and Jubilees, long esteemed in Hebraic tradition.
Their isolation in the Ethiopian highlands helped shield them from Romanized doctrines, enabling preservation of ancient practices untainted by later corruptions.
The broader region of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, including parts of Uganda, was targeted in the Indian Ocean slave trade, with an estimated 200,000+ affected. Despite such persecutions, the Beta Israel never lost covenant identity. Their “goodly words” still echo in their liturgical chants, oral teachings, and vibrant traditions — carrying Naphtali’s prophetic essence into this generation.
Among the Acholi people, ancient ritual systems, moral codes, and clan governance show patterns resonant with Torah structure, suggesting a remnant thread of Naphtali’s legacy may continue through them as well.
Tribal Summary: Naphtali (Beta Israel / Acholi – Ethiopia, Uganda)
- Tribal Identity: Naphtali
- African Link: Beta “Israel” (Ethiopia), Acholi (Uganda & South Sudan)
- Historical Context:
- Beta Israel: Isolated Torah keepers
- Acholi: Ritual preservation, clan order
- Cultural Practices:
- Shabbat observance, kosher laws, oral Torah, Ge’ez scriptures
- Liturgical chants, prophetic oral traditions
Sources:
Gad
Overcoming at the Last: Ewe (Togo, Benin)
Identified with the Ewe people of Togo, Benin, and southeastern Ghana, the tribe of Gad embodies the spirit of resilience and prophetic triumph, as spoken in:
“Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.”
This prophecy is not vague—it foretells a cycle of conquest and redemption. The “troop” reflects both spiritual adversaries and historical realities: colonial armies, foreign religions, and especially the transatlantic slave trade, which heavily targeted the West African coast. The Ewe were among those overcome.
But YaHU’aH’s word declared the end from the beginning. Gad shall overcome at the last.
The Ewe people’s cultural endurance through war, enslavement, and migration proves this out. Their customs, oral histories, and Torah-shadowed traditions remain rooted even in the face of colonial attempts to erase them. Among these is the Vodun system, often misunderstood but originally based on reverence for a single Supreme Creator (Mawu), moral purity, and ancestral accountability. Over time, syncretism and foreign influence blurred these roots—but the foundational truths echo:
“Thou shalt have no other mighty ones before Me.”
Positioned in the exact slave-raided regions outlined in Dabarim 28:64–68, the Ewe’s suffering fulfills the first part of Gad’s prophecy. But now, in the Great Awakening, descendants of this tribe are stirring. The “last” part is unfolding — returning to the covenant, casting down idols, and reclaiming their tribal identity. This is the “overcoming.”
Additionally, across the Massa (Masa) communities of Cameroon and Chad, many shared customs and migratory links tie into Gad’s wider West African dispersion — a tribal echo stretching beyond borders.
Gad (Ewe & Massa)
• Historical Context: Targeted by slave raids, fought colonial powers, retained identity despite oppression.
• Cultural Practices: Supreme-creator reverence (Mawu), ancestral purity, resistance tradition — “shall overcome at the last.”
Tribal Identity: Gad
African Link: Ewe (Togo, Benin, Ghana), Massa (Cameroon, Chad)
Asher
Abundance and Royal Sophistication: Akan (Ashanti, Fante – Ghana, Ivory Coast)
Connected with the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast, the tribe of Asher is prophetically described:
“Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.”
This verse foretells abundance — and the Akan fulfill it visibly. The term “fat bread” corresponds with the agricultural fertility of their lands. From ancient yam cultivation to their role today as one of the world’s largest cocoa producers, the Akans have consistently harvested richness from the soil.
The phrase “royal dainties” reflects their sophisticated production of gold jewelry, sacred adornments, and especially Kente cloth — a woven textile of complex meaning worn by rulers, priests, and nobles. These symbols point to both material wealth and spiritual heritage. The Ashanti Empire, a dominant force in West Africa, extended this royal culture through governance, diplomacy, and military precision — modeling a level of leadership rooted in honor and refinement.
Despite suffering in the transatlantic slave trade — with an estimated 400,000 Akan enslaved and scattered — the people preserved their Torah-echoing customs, including ritual purity, naming patterns, and ceremonial codes. The Ashanti’s royal lineage and festivals mirror those of ancient Yashar’al, especially the emphasis on community inheritance and ancestral reverence.
Even under colonial intrusion, Akan people remained rooted in land, honor, and discipline, fulfilling the prophecy that Asher’s portion would remain rich and set-apart.
Asher (Akan – Ghana & Ivory Coast)
• Historical Context: Gold-rich societies, kingship-centered governance, fierce resistance to colonization.
• Cultural Practices: Royal attire, sacred jewelry, ritual feasts — “his bread shall be fat.”
Tribal Identity: Asher
African Link: Akan People (Ashanti & Fante – Ghana & Ivory Coast)
Sources:
Yissakhar
Strength and Understanding: Xhosa / Tswana (South Africa, Botswana)
Associated with the Xhosa people of South Africa, the tribe of Yissakhar (Issachar) reflects the prophecy of strength, service, and discernment:
“Yissakhar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.”
— Barashith (Genesis) 49:14–15
The imagery of a “strong ass” symbolizes endurance and strength, echoing the historical resilience of the Xhosa who resisted colonization, endured apartheid, and persevered through forced labor and discrimination — truly “bowing the shoulder to bear.”
The phrase “couching down between two burdens” has long been interpreted as indicating strategic discernment — a trait embodied by the Xhosa through their deep oral traditions, political foresight, and leaders like Nelson Mandela, who exemplified righteous resistance, vision, and justice.
Yissakhar’s prophecy continues: “he saw that rest was good…” — hinting at a love for peace and covenantal rest, something the Xhosa embraced in their communal identity, spiritual discipline, and post-colonial reconciliation efforts.
Of special note are their male initiation rites, including circumcision, which aligns directly with the Torah command in Wayyiqra (Leviticus) 12:3. Despite cultural shifts and Western influence, the Xhosa retained this covenant-based practice, a rare continuation among Southern African peoples. The Tswana people, closely related, also uphold similar tribal values and structure.
The endurance, intellectual depth, and covenantal legacy of the Xhosa and Tswana reveal the prophetic essence of Yissakhar — a tribe both wise and willing to labor for the restoration of Yashar’al.
Yissakhar (Xhosa / Tswana)
• Historical Context: Survived colonial conquest and apartheid; honored justice and truth through leadership.
• Cultural Practices: Male circumcision, wisdom-based governance, tribal unity — “strong ass between burdens.”
Tribal Identity: Yissakhar (Issachar)
African Link: Xhosa and Tswana Peoples (South Africa & Botswana)
Sources:
Zebulun
Coastal Dominion and Covenant Echoes: Zulu (South Africa)
Associated with the Zulu people of South Africa, the tribe of Zabaluan (Zebulun) reflects the prophetic destiny of maritime settlement and commercial strength:
“Zabaluan shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Tsyon.”
The Zulu Kingdom, situated along the Indian Ocean coast in KwaZulu-Natal, aligns with this prophetic identity. While not traditional shipbuilders, the Zulu leveraged their strategic coastal position for commerce, particularly through Delagoa Bay, a known port in the 19th century involved in international slave and goods trade.
Under the leadership of Shaka Zulu, they demonstrated exceptional unity and military prowess, forming one of the strongest African kingdoms. Their centralized authority and regional influence mirror the strength and purpose of Zabaluan, whose legacy is tied to prosperity through sea trade and unity with brother tribes (such as Yissakhar).
The Zulu belief in Unkulunkulu, the Supreme Creator, echoes the Torah’s central declaration of oneness:
“Hear, O Yashar’al: YaHU’aH our AL’uah, YaHU’aH is one.”
Though impacted by colonialism and the slave trade — with over 100,000 Zulu captives trafficked via Delagoa Bay — the Zulu retained a vibrant cultural and spiritual identity. While Torah-specific practices like Shabbat and Mo’adim observance diminished under missionary pressure, the Zulu remained anchored in purpose, strength, and ancestral reverence.
This preservation through adversity aligns with the prophecy of restoration:
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that YaHU’aH shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people…”
Zabaluan (Zulu)
- Historical Context: Controlled coastlines and trade routes; powerful kingdom under Shaka Zulu.
- Cultural Practices: Maritime trade, belief in one Supreme AL’uah (Unkulunkulu), covenant echo in tribal unity.
Tribal Identity: Zabaluan (Zebulun)
African Link: Zulu People (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Sources:
Ephrayim and Manasseh
Fruitful Branches and Kingdom Legacy: Ephrayim | Sotho (South Africa)
Manashah | Shona (Zimbabwe, Malawi)
Associated with the Sotho and Shona peoples of Southern Africa, the tribe of Yahusaph (Yoseph) — divided into Ephrayim and Manashah — reflects the prophetic identity of fruitfulness, expansion, and enduring leadership:
“Yahusaph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall.”
Ephrayim — Sotho People (South Africa)
Linked with the Sotho, Ephrayim’s identity is marked by expansive settlement, agricultural strength, and intricate governance through clan councils. Their highland civilizations, built on unity and cultivation, mirror the imagery of “a fruitful bough by a well” — deeply rooted yet outward-reaching.
Their endurance through colonization, retention of traditional systems, and role in preserving moral order through community law align with the covenantal role of Ephrayim as the leading branch of Yahusaph.
Manashah — Shona People (Zimbabwe & Malawi)
Connected to Manashah, the Shona of Zimbabwe and Malawi represent a legacy of wisdom, structure, and regional leadership. Builders of Great Zimbabwe and other advanced stone cities, the Shona maintained strong kinship systems, agricultural innovation, and spiritual resilience despite European incursion.
This embodies the prophecy of Yahusaph’s legacy as a provider and sustainer for nations, as well as the historical fulfillment of being scattered — yet fruitful — among many peoples.
“And YaHU’aH shall make you plenteous in goods, in the fruit of your body, and in the fruit of your cattle, and in the fruit of your land…”
Yahusaph (Yoseph) — Ephrayim & Manashah
• Ephrayim (Sotho):
• Historical Context: Highland civilizations with structured tribal councils and cooperative farming.
• Cultural Practices: Expansion through community-based justice, oral history, and agricultural inheritance.
• Manashah (Shona):
• Historical Context: Originators of Great Zimbabwe; powerful stone cities and trade routes.
• Cultural Practices: Covenant-minded social structure, warrior defense, spiritual traditions rooted in ancestral order.
Tribal Identity: Yahusaph (Joseph)
Ephrayim: Sotho People (South Africa)
Manashah: Shona People (Zimbabwe & Malawi)
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Binyamin
Fierce Resistance and Covenant Identity: Jamaican Maroons (Caribbean Diaspora)
Tribal Identity: Binyamin (Benjamin)
African Link: Jamaican Maroons (Jamaica & Caribbean)
“Binyamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.”
This prophecy speaks of a fierce, protective nature — a people marked by strength, courage, and strategic might. The Jamaican Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped European bondage, fulfill this identity with precision.
Historical Fulfillment
During the 17th–18th centuries, the Maroons successfully resisted British colonial forces in what became the First and Second Maroon Wars. Using guerrilla warfare and intimate knowledge of the land, they secured and defended autonomous communities in Jamaica’s mountainous interior.
This matches the imagery of “devouring the prey” — as they struck swift and decisive blows against their oppressors — and “dividing the spoil,” seen in how they preserved freedom, carved out land rights, and maintained governance structures independent of colonial rule.
Spiritual and Cultural Legacy
Though descended from diverse tribal backgrounds — Akan, Igbo, Kongo — their spiritual practices preserved ancient covenant echoes, particularly in Kumina rituals, which include rhythmic chants, drum-centered worship, and spirit invocation resembling Hebraic expression and community-centered worship.
These traditions, alongside their oral histories, underscore a unique cultural thread rooted in set-apart preservation, unbroken by slavery, war, or colonization.
“And YaHU’aH shall bring thee into Mitsrayim again with ships… and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen…”
Binyamin, like Yahudah, was scattered to Babylon/America via the transatlantic slave trade, fulfilling the curses of Dabarim. The Maroons’ survival, resistance, and covenant-style autonomy prove that even in dispersion, the wolf of Binyamin was never tamed.
Binyamin (Jamaican Maroons)
- Historical Context: Escaped slavery, formed sovereign mountain communities, and successfully fought off British military.
- Cultural Practices: Spiritual systems like Kumina preserve ancestral worship patterns; strong oral tradition; covenantal resilience.
Final Fulfillment in the Diaspora
The spirituals sung by African descendants — like “Go Down, Moses” — echo the cry of deliverance, not merely as metaphor but as prophecy fulfilled. These living witnesses confirm that the tribes of Yashar’al are not forgotten, but preserved, purified, and awaiting the final regathering:
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that YaHU’aH shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people…”
Additional Sources:
Historical Evidence: The Promise of Ya’aqob
A Mixture of Covenant and Corruption: Cultural Practices Beyond Torah
While many African tribes preserve undeniable signs of Hebraic identity — such as circumcision, monotheism, and moral codes — centuries of exile, colonization, and cultural blending introduced practices not aligned with Torah. These distortions
came through idolatry, ancestral worship, syncretized rituals,
"Star of David" and foreign religious influence.
- Vodun/Voodoo among the Ewe (Gad): Though originally rooted in reverence for a single Creator (Mawu), the system became filled with spirit intermediaries (Trowo), contrary to the commandment: “You shall have no other mighty ones before Me.” — Shemoth (Exodus) 20:3
- Ifá divination among the Yoruba (Dan): This complex system of spiritual consultation contains echoes of prophetic practice but lacks the Ruach Qodash (Set-Apart Breath) and becomes a form of unauthorized spiritual access. Torah says: “There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or who practices divination, or is a soothsayer, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or one who consults spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto YaHU’aH.” — Debarim (Deuteronomy) 18:10–12
- Ancestor reverence across several tribes: From Ashanti to Zulu, honoring ancestors has sometimes replaced direct obedience to YaHU’aH, despite His clear instruction: “You shall fear YaHU’aH your AL’uah and serve Him, and shall swear by His Name. You shall not go after other mighty ones, of the mighty ones of the people which are round about you.” — Debarim (Deuteronomy) 6:13–14
- Sabbath and Feast replacement: Even among Torah-linked groups like the Lemba or Beta Israel, colonial disruption and missionary distortion led to the abandonment of the Appointed Times, which were commanded: “These are the Feasts of YaHU’aH, set-apart convocations, which you shall proclaim in their seasons.” — Wayyiqra (Leviticus) 23:1–2
Despite these deviations, the prophetic remnant is awakening,
and the promise remains:
“And it shall come to pass, when all these things have come upon you — the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you — and you shall call them to mind among all the nations, wherever YaHU’aH your AL’uah has driven you, and shall return unto YaHU’aH your AL’uah, and obey His voice… then YaHU’aH your AL’uah will turn your captivity and have compassion upon you, and will return and gather you from all the nations, wherever He has scattered you.” — Debarim (Deuteronomy) 30:1–4
For deeper insight into the prophetic migration and refuge in Arzareth,
see the dedicated Arzareth section here.