Who was Asher?

Tribe leader in Israel

The story of Asher

Asher - Tribal leader.
Asher - Tribal leader.
Tribal leader.

Asher is the eighth son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to the Book of Genesis, Asher was born in Padan-Aram, and later lived in Canaan. He is described as a fruitful bough, yielding strong and rich oil, and representing a tribe known for their wealth and prosperity. The tribe of Asher is associated with the northern region of present-day Israel, along the Mediterranean coast. The descendants of Asher are said to have been skilled craftsmen and traders, and played a significant role in the formation of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

Name meaning

Happy

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Tribal leader.

First mention

Genesis 30:13

Appearances in the Bible

44 mentions

Family

Relatives of Asher

Asher in the Bible

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Genesis

Chapter 30

The Birth of Jacob's Children

Jacob becomes very wealthy with large flocks and many children.

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Genesis

Chapter 35

Jacob's Return to Bethel

God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to ...

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Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Genesis

Chapter 49

Jacob's Blessings and Death

Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.

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Exodus

Chapter 1

Oppression in Egypt

The Israelites are enslaved in Egypt and God chooses Moses to lead them out of Egypt and to the Promised Land. Moses is ...

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Numbers

Chapter 1

The Census of the Israelites

A census is taken of the Israelites, and the organization of the tribes is outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 2

The Arrangement of the Camps

The Israelites are organized into four camps, with each tribe assigned a specific position around the Tabernacle.

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Numbers

Chapter 7

The Altar and Its Vessels

The leaders of the tribes bring offerings to dedicate the Tabernacle.

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Numbers

Chapter 10

The Silver Trumpets

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

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Numbers

Chapter 13

The Spies Sent to Canaan

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore the land of Canaan and they bring back a mixed report.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Numbers

Chapter 34

The Borders of the Land of Canaan

God commands the Israelites to appoint Joshua as Moses' successor and to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 27

The Altar and the Curse for Disobedience

Moses commands the Israelites to set up large stones and plaster them with plaster and to inscribe on them all the words...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 33

The Blessing of Moses

Moses blesses the Israelite tribes, pronouncing a special blessing on each of them.

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Joshua

Chapter 17

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Judges

Chapter 1

Israel's Continuing Conquest

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

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Judges

Chapter 5

The Song of Deborah

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

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Judges

Chapter 6

Gideon's Call

The Israelites are oppressed by the Midianites, and God raises up Gideon to deliver them.

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Judges

Chapter 7

Gideon's 300 Men

Gideon defeats the Midianites with a small army.

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1 Kings

Chapter 4

Solomon's Administrative Wisdom

Solomon sets up a wise and efficient system of administration, benefiting Israel.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 30

Hezekiah's Passover Celebration

Hezekiah's Passover celebration, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and the invitation for all of Israel to ...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 48

The Division of the Promised Land

In Ezekiel chapter 48, the prophet receives a vision from God regarding the allotment of land for the twelve tribes of I...

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