Asher

Asher is the second son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the brother of Gad. He is one of the forefathers of the people of Israel. His mother is Zilpah, but he is counted as a child of Leah. Asher plays no specific role in the stories about Jacob’s children.

The Name Asher

Related Bible passages

Genesis 30.13 Genesis 49.20 Exodus 1.4 1 Chronicles 2.2 Revelation 7.6 Genesis 46.17

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