# Zebulun

## Facts:

Zebulun was Jacob’s tenth son. He was Leah’s sixth son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

* The tribe descended from him was known as the “tribe of Zebulun” or “Zebulun.”
* The meaning of the name Zebulun is unknown, but it is similar to a Hebrew word probably meaning “to honor” or “to dwell.”
* The tribe of Zebulun settled in northwest Canaan, bordered by the lands of Naphtali, Issachar, Manasseh, and Asher.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [twelve tribes of Israel](../other/12tribesofisrael.md), [Jacob](../names/jacob.md), [Leah](../names/leah.md))

## Bible References:

* [Exodus 1:1-5](rc://en/tn/help/exo/01/01)
* [Genesis 30:20](rc://en/tn/help/gen/30/20)
* [Isaiah 9:1](rc://en/tn/help/isa/09/01)
* [Judges 4:10](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/04/10)
* [Matthew 4:13](rc://en/tn/help/mat/04/13)
* [Matthew 4:16](rc://en/tn/help/mat/04/16)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H2074, H2075, G21940
