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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.
(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 04:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/04/15)
* [Ezekiel 48:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/48/01)
* [Genesis 30:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/gen/30/12)
* [Luke 02:36-38](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/36)
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: H836