The Twelve Tribes of Israel were the traditional kin groups among the ancient Israelites. Twelve Tribes may also refer to: Twelve Tribes of Ishmael, descendants of Ishmael from Book of Genesis Twelve noble tribes of Croatia, a late medieval nobility institution Twelve Tribes of Israel (Rastafari), a Rastafari group formed in 1968 Twelve Tribes communities, a Christian movement started in 1972 Twelve Circassian tribes, an historical self-division of the Circassian People. Other Twelve Tribes (album), an album by Richard Souther Twelve Tribes (band), an American metalcore band See also Twelve Colonies, fictional human "tribes" in Battlestar Galactica television series