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Asher

Facts

Asher is the eighth son of Jacob. Together, his descendants form one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This tribe is 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.