# Asher #

## Facts: ##

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob. His descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel which 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [israel](../kt/israel.md) **·** [twelvetribesofisrael](../other/twelvetribesofisrael.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 02:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/02/01)
* [1 Kings 04:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/04/15)
* [Ezekiel 48:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/48/01)
* [Genesis 30:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/30/12)
* [Luke 02:36-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/36)