Manassites - An Israelite Tribe (1/2 of 11 of 12)

The Tribe of Manasseh is a half tribe of Joseph that was risen to the level of the 11 other tribes. And since Joseph received the birthright of a double portion, Manasseh (along with Ephraim) received a full portion from Jacob (Israel) who claimed the pair of grandsons as his own sons in order to bless them accordingly.