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Issachar
Facts:
Issachar was Jacob’s ninth son. He was Leah’s fifth son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.
- The tribe descended from him was known as the “tribe of Issachar” or “Issachar.”
- The meaning of the name is unknown, but it is similar to a Hebrew word meaning “reward, hire.”
- The tribe of Issachar settled in central Canaan, southwest of the Sea of Galilee. Issachar’s land was bordered by the lands of Naphtali, Zebulun, Manasseh, and Gad.
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(See also: twelve tribes of Israel, Jacob, Leah)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong’s: H3485, G2466