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Asher

Asher in the Bible — eighth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid. Asher belonged to the tribe of Asher. Referenced in 24 scripture passages.

Name meaning: “happiness”

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Asher
Scripture References
24 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
23 connections

Biography

The second son born to Jacob through Leah's handmaid Zilpah, Asher's name means 'happy' or 'blessed.' Leah declared that women would call her blessed because of him. His descendants inherited rich coastal territory known for its abundance.

Significance

The tribe of Asher was blessed with material prosperity, and the prophetess Anna who witnessed Jesus's presentation came from this tribe.

Key Events

Birth to Jacob through Zilpah(Genesis 30:12-13)
Traveled to Egypt with family(Genesis 46:17)

Names & Labels (1)

Asherproper name
Hebrew
אָשֵֽׁר
Transliteration
asher
Meaning
Happy One
Greek
Ασηρ
Reference
GEN 30:13
Strong's
H836

Family & Relationships (23)

son

Jacob(GEN 30:13)
Zilpah(GEN 30:13)

half-brother

Reuben(GEN 30:13)
Simeon(GEN 30:13)
Levi(GEN 30:13)
Judah(GEN 30:13)
Dan(GEN 30:13)
Naphtali(GEN 30:13)
Issachar(GEN 30:18)
Zebulun(GEN 30:19)
Dinah(GEN 30:21)
Joseph(GEN 30:23)
Benjamin(GEN 35:17)

brother

Gad(GEN 30:13)

father

Imnah(GEN 46:17)
Ishvah(GEN 46:17)
Ishvi(GEN 46:17)
Beriah(GEN 46:17)
Serah(GEN 46:17)

ancestor

Ochran(NUM 1:13)
Michael(NUM 13:13)
Shelomi(NUM 34:27)
Phanuel(LUK 2:36)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Asher in the Bible?

Asher is described in the Bible as eighth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid. Asher belonged to the tribe of Asher.

What does the name Asher mean?

The name Asher means “happiness” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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