PatriarchOld Testament
Asher
GenesisNumbersDeuteronomyLukeRevelation
About
Eighth son of Jacob, born to Zilpah. Leah named him Asher ('happy' or 'blessed'). His blessing promised rich food 'fit for a king.' The prophetess Anna, who greeted the infant Jesus in the temple, was of the tribe of Asher.
Relationships
Key Scripture Appearances
Genesis 30:13
Genesis 49:20
Deuteronomy 33:24
Luke 2:36
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