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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.

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(See also: israel, twelvetribesofisrael)

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