Kingdom of Judah

Kingdom of Judah

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What's included in Ancient DNA Hub?

  • This Ancient DNA Hub DNA test collection provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you find your ancient ancestors, trace your prehistoric lineages, and determine your ancient tribal origins.
  • Find out how related you are to the three Tribes of Judea: Judah Tribe (8050–3050 BC), Levi Tribe (1250–1170 BC), and Benjamin Tribe (8075–2075 BC) from these sites
  • Note: This test does not include the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. These tribes are included in the The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel test.
  • Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, ancient ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived and traveled, and your exact genetic similarity to each member of your ancient tribe.
  • Compare your results with over 50 ancient and modern populations worldwide.
  • After 30 centuries, you can reconnect with your Biblical ancestors of the Kingdom of Judea at a deeper level than ever imagined.
  • Help us uncover what happened to the people of Judah using the power of genetics.
  • Meet the people of the Judah Tribe – Their story can be your story.
  • Basic test includes 15 tribal members.
  • Advanced test includes 46 tribal members.

About the test

Kingdom of Judah: Complete Tribal Ancestral Compendium

Do you carry a family tradition pointing to Judaean origins? Have you ever wondered whether your lineage is woven into one of humanity’s oldest and most influential stories? This compendium invites you to explore the people who lived in the age of Adam, knew of Nimrod, and witnessed the world-changing events remembered as the Flood. It is a journey into deep prehistory, belief, memory, and identity—where myth, history, and genetics intersect.

This compendium test unites three foundational tribal reconstructions—Judah, Levi, and Benjamin—whose members formed the core population of the Kingdom of Judah. Together, these tribes shaped the religious, political, and cultural legacy that would echo across the ancient Near East and far beyond.

What tests are included in this compendium?
This series combines three tribal reconstructions of the Kingdom of Judah, each representing a distinct ancestral lineage. These tests allow you to compare your DNA with that of ancient individuals who lived across the southern Levant during formative periods of human and biblical history, spanning deep prehistory through the emergence of early Israelite society.

  • Judah Tribe (8050–3050 BC)
    Explore the genetic legacy of the Judahites—a tribe traditionally associated with leadership, continuity, and the heartland of Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Lachish. This reconstruction captures the deep prehistoric roots of the people who would later form the political and spiritual backbone of the Kingdom of Judah.

  • Levi Tribe (1250–1170 BC)
    Unlike other tribes, the Levites held no territorial homeland. This test compares your DNA with that of early Levites who emerged after the expulsion of the Hyksos from Egypt, tracing their origins through migration, priestly traditions, and admixture with Midianite religious elites. It offers a rare genetic perspective on one of the most enigmatic tribes of the ancient world.

  • Benjamin Tribe (8075–2075 BC)
    Discover the people of Benjamin, whose members occupied a crucial geographical and cultural crossroads between Judah and the northern regions. This test reveals the prehistoric foundations of a tribe known for resilience, warfare, and close ties to Jerusalem’s early history.
What will you receive?
This compendium reconstructs the DNA of 46 ancient individuals from key sites, including Jerusalem, Jericho, Gibeon, Arad, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Lachish. Together, they represent people who lived between 8,050 and 2,075 BC, spanning the legendary eras associated with Hanoch and Noah and continuing through later historical encounters up to the Babylonian exile (586 BC).

You will receive a comprehensive ancestral profile integrating genetic data with historical, archaeological, and paleogenetic context. The test provides detailed haplogroup breakdowns, migration histories, and documented interactions with neighboring populations. Each ancient tribal member includes an individual profile that offers insight into daily life, belief systems, cultic practices, mysticism, social conduct, and historical deeds. This is not merely a DNA test—it is a reconstruction of an ancient world, and an invitation to rediscover your place within it.

Why take this test

Up until 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a dream. Since then, the DNA of a Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago has been sequenced. After that reading, the DNA of ancient people who lived from 15,000 BC to 1,800 AD all over the world became the main object of paleogenomic research. This leap forward in technology allowed the creation of a new type of DNA test — tests that do not use modern-day populations as stand-ins for the ancient tribes but rather go right to the source and study these ancient peoples themselves.

This Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies.

With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using the genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part in this story at the most personal level.

what do you get?

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Reconnect with your ancient ancestors and become a part of their story.

 

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dna matches

 

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Compare your results with other modern people

 

how is it done?

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Download your DNA data

Simply download your DNA data from the company that genotyped your DNA and upload it here. We accept DNA from 23andme, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, GenebyGene or FamilyTreeDNA (Family Finder), Genographic (Geno 2.0), HomeDNA, and LivingDNA.
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Choose an Ancient DNA Hub Test

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Choose a payment method

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Basic Test
Low resolution test
  • Personalized ancient ancestry report
  • 2-5 Ancient individuals per test
  • Extensive records of the ancient culture
  • 10+ Modern populations
  • Latest scientific knowledge
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Advanced Test
High resolution test
  • Personalized ancient ancestry report
  • 15-30 Ancient individuals per test
  • 12 Geographic regions
  • Extensive records of the ancient culture
  • 50+ Modern populations
  • In-depth ancestry analyses
  • Latest scientific knowledge
  • Interactive interface to discover your roots
  • 12 Tests with Amber subscription

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With over 200 ancestry tests that focus on your ancient origins Ancient DNA Hub is the largest ancestry website in the world. Rather than comparing your DNA to modern individuals as most website do, we match you with your true historical ancestors and provide detailed historical and archeological data spanning 20,000 years. Our tests are designed based on the ancient DNA of over 15,000 ancient people and 20,000 modern people from over 1,000 populations.

Ancient DNA Hub offers proprietary DNA tests developed by world-renowned geneticists, making them the most reliable and accurate in detecting your true ancient origins.