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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.

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(See also: Israel, twelve tribes of Israel)

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