Asher

Definition

Asher was Jacob’s eighth son. He was Zilpah’s second son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

• The tribe descended from him was known as the “tribe of Asher” or “Asher.”
• His name sounds similar to a Hebrew word meaning “blessed, happy.”
• The tribe of Asher settled in the northwest corner of Canaan, on the Mediterannean Sea. When used as the name of a region of land, the term “Asher” refers to the land given to the tribe of Asher.

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(See also: twelve tribes of Israel, Jacob, Zilpah)

Bible References

• Genesis 30:13
• 1 Chronicles 2:1-2
• 1 Kings 4:16
• Ezekiel 48:1-3
• Luke 2:36-38

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0836