Issachar
ninth son of Jacob in Genesis
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Summary
Issachar is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in Paddan Aram[2]. He draws 1,332 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #255 of 529).[3]
Key Facts
- Father: Jacob[4]
- Mother: Leah[5]
- Spouse: Eridah[6]
- Child: Tola[7], Puah[8], Jashub[9], Shimron[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Issachar[12]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[13], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Pauly–Wissowa[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17]
- Present in work: Exodus[18], Genesis 30[19], Genesis 35[20], Genesis 46[21]
- Sibling: Dinah[22], Joseph[23], Levi[24], Judah[25], Benjamin[26], Naphtali[27], Simeon[28], Zebulun[29], Reuben[30], Dan[31], Gad[32], Asher[33]
- P14750: CF92-AD89-A3DB-D05D-0516[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Issachar include Tribe of him[35], a tribe[36].
Why It Matters
Issachar has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Tribe of him[35], a tribe[36].
FAQs
Where was Issachar born?
Issachar was born in Paddan Aram[2].
Who were Issachar's parents?
Issachar's father was Jacob[4]. Issachar's mother was Leah[5].
Who was Issachar married to?
Issachar's spouses include Eridah[6].