A Strange Parallel or Just a Coincidence Genesis 49:13

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Continuing on with the end time prophecy of Jacob-Israel we come to the tribe of Zebulun. There are many distinguishing similarities between the Israelite tribe of Zebulun and the modern day nation of Holland that are uncanny enough for there to be books written about the similarities of the two.

The book "Strange Parallel" is a book written by Helene Koppejan that lays out the similarities between the tribe of Zebulun and Holland. 

The end time prophecy of Jacob-Israel regarding the tribe of Zebulun refers to Zebulun and their connection to the sea. This same connection with the sea is also the prophecy that Moses made in Deuteronomy 33:19 when he gave the Mosaic end time prophecy for the tribe of Zebulun.

I will mention just a few similarities between Holland and the book that are very similar in hope to spark others interest to research on their own:
The name Zebulun comes from ancient Hebrew. Ancient Hebrew has no vowels and is pronounced based upon the context. So, when you break down the word "Zebulun" into its basic parts of Zaw, Beith, and Lamed, it takes on special meaning.
Zaw-means to hook or hooking action.
Beith-means home or dwelling.
Lamed- means movement in both ancient Hebrew, and in Gaelic.
This hooking movement is exactly what windmills do when they move water, and is what Holland is notorious for.

In Judges 5:14 Deborah's blessing is that Zebulun would have the handle of the pen. Holland is notorious for their fine documents and calligraphy. Historically Holland has produced the most accurate sailing maps in the world. I have even heard that the original inventor of the printing press with movable type was from Holland and was named Laurens Coster.

During the 17th Century Holland was the largest shipping power in the world. Because Holland sailed all over the world, they ended up establishing colonies world wide, including a few locally. In America the Dutch found New York City (New Amsterdam), and Block Island (Rhode Island) was found by Adriaen Block a Dutch explorer. Another famous colony the dutch established was on the Southern tip of Africa, and of course we now call this the "Nation of South Africa."

Another uncanny similarity is in the 12 stones of the breast plate of Aaron; Exodus 28:18. These stones represent the 12 tribes of Israel. The one stone that represents the tribe of Zebulun happens to be a diamond. It's well know that  Amsterdam, Holland is the diamond cutting capitol of the world.


As always I pray that all will gain enough interest to investigate on their own any subject matter I post. I praise the Lord for his willingness to not forget even one Israelite; Amos 9:9!