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# Asher #
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## Facts: ##
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Asher was the eighth son of Jacob. His descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel which was also called "Asher."
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* Asher's mother was Zilpah, the servant of Leah.
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* His name means "happy" or, "blessed."
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* Asher was also the name of the territory assigned to the tribe of Asher when the Israelites entered the promised land.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](en/tn/1ch/help/02/01)
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* [1 Kings 04:15-17](en/tn/1ki/help/04/15)
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* [Ezekiel 48:1-3](en/tn/ezk/help/48/01)
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* [Genesis 30:12-13](en/tn/gen/help/30/12)
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* [Luke 02:36-38](en/tn/luk/help/02/36)
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