Asher
Asher (Generation 23 • Child of Jacob/Israel ): Asher is a biblical figure in Generation 23, child of Jacob/Israel . ( Genesis 30:13 , 1 Chronicles 2:2 ) Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Twelve Tribes of Israel —Descended from the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel)— Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher, Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph ( Ephraim and Manasseh ), and Benjamin —the Twelve Tribes formed the covenant nation of Israel.
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Asher (Generation 23 • Child of Jacob/Israel ): Asher is a biblical figure in Generation 23, child of Jacob/Israel . ( Genesis 30:13 , 1 Chronicles 2:2 ) (mentioned in Genesis 30 , Genesis 35 , Genesis 46 ) Jacob/Israel (Generation 22 • Messianic Line • Child of Isaac ): ( Genesis 21:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:34 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 49:33 ) G-d changed Jacob's name to Israel ( Genesis 32:28 ). (mentioned in Genesis 21 , Genesis 32 , Genesis 49 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Washer's Field (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Kgs 18:17 , Isa 7:3 , Isa 36:2 (identified with Valley of Hinnom ).)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Exodus 1:4 : " Dan , and Naphtali , Gad , and Asher ."; Deuteronomy 33:24 : "And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil."; Numbers 2:27 : "And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.". Related canonical books and chapters: Ezekiel 48 ( Ezekiel • Chapter 48 (35 verses)), Tobit 1 ( Tobit • Chapter 1 (22 verses)), 1 Chronicles 2 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 2 (55 verses)).