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The Number Twelve

12 Tribes. There are three tribes to the north, south, east, and west of the Tabernacle.

12 constellations on the ecliptic (zodiak).  The constellations are divided into four sets by the vernal equinox, the summer solstice, the autumnal equinox, and the winter solstice.

12 months.  The months are divided into three sets of four by the seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and fall.

12 gates in the Jerusalem. There were three gates in each of the four walls of the city.

12 Daylight hours.  There are four watches in a day.

12 Nighttime hours.  There are four watches in a night.

12 Stones on the brestplate of the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest.

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