# Asher

## Facts:

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob. His descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel and this tribe was also called “Asher.” 

* Asher’s mother was Zilpah, the servant of Leah.
* His name means “happy” or “blessed.”
* Asher was also the name of the territory assigned to the tribe of Asher when the Israelites entered the promised land.

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

(See also: [Israel](../kt/israel.md), [twelve tribes of Israel](../other/12tribesofisrael.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/02/01)
* [1 Kings 04:16](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/04/16)
* [Ezekiel 48:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/48/01)
* [Genesis 30:13](rc://en/tn/help/gen/30/13)
* [Luke 02:36-38](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/36)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H836
