# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](en/tn/1ch/help/02/01)
* [1 Kings 04:15-17](en/tn/1ki/help/04/15)
* [Ezekiel 48:1-3](en/tn/ezk/help/48/01)
* [Genesis 30:12-13](en/tn/gen/help/30/12)
* [Luke 02:36-38](en/tn/luk/help/02/36)