Jacob
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Jacob
Summary
Jacob is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Canaan[2]. He passed away in Ancient Egypt[3]. He worked as a shepherd[4]. He ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,531 views/month).[5]
Key Facts
- Jacob's place of birth was Canaan[2].
- Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt[3].
- Burial took place at Cavern of the Patriarchs[6].
- Jacob's father was Isaac[7].
- Jacob's mother was Rebecca[8].
- Jacob was married to Leah[9].
- Among Jacob's spouses was Rachel[10].
- Among Jacob's spouses was Bilhah[11].
- Jacob was married to Zilpa[12].
- A child of Jacob was Simeon[13].
- A child of Jacob was Judah[14].
- A child of Jacob was Issachar[15].
- A child of Jacob was Zebulun[16].
- A child of Jacob was Dinah[17].
- A child of Jacob was Joseph[18].
- Jacob is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[19].
- Jacob's professions included shepherd[4].
- Jacob held the position of prophet[20].
- Jacob held the position of Patriarchs[21].
- Jacob is recorded as male[22].
- Jacob's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[23].
- Jacob is part of Patriarchs[24].
- Jacob's Commons category is recorded as Jacob (Biblical figure)[25].
- Jacob's canonization status is recorded as Patriarchs[26].
- Jacob's said to be the same as is recorded as Yakub[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Canaan[2], Jacob… his father was Isaac[7]. His mother was Rebecca[8]. He is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group[19].
Career and Affiliations
Jacob's professions included shepherd[4]. Positions held include prophet[20], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles[28] and Patriarchs[21], a group of biblical humans[29].
Personal Life
Spouses include Leah[9], a human biblical figure[30]; Rachel[10], a human biblical figure[31]; Bilhah[11], a human biblical figure[32]; and Zilpa[12], a human biblical figure[33]. Children include Simeon[13], a human biblical figure[34]; Judah[14], a human biblical figure[35]; Issachar[15], a human biblical figure[36]; Zebulun[16], a human biblical figure[37]; Dinah[17], a human biblical figure[38]; and Joseph[18], a human biblical figure[39].
Death and Burial
Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt[3]. He is buried at Cavern of the Patriarchs[6].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jacob include Israel[40], a Mediterranean country[41], in Israel[42], founded in 1948[43]; Israelites[44], a people[45], in Kingdom of Israel[46]; Land of Israel[47], a region[48], in Israel[49]; he[50], a name[51]; Alexander Parvus[52], a journalist[53], 1867–1924[54], of Russian Empire[55]; Yakov Kedmi[56], a businessperson[57], b. 1947[58], of Soviet Union[59]; his staff[60]; and Kopp[61].
Why It Matters
Jacob ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,531 views/month).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Israel[40], a Mediterranean country[41], in Israel[42], founded in 1948[43]; Israelites[44], a people[45], in Kingdom of Israel[46]; Land of Israel[47], a region[48], in Israel[49]; he[50], a name[51]; Alexander Parvus[52], a journalist[53], 1867–1924[54], of Russian Empire[55]; and Yakov Kedmi[56], a businessperson[57], b. 1947[58], of Soviet Union[59].
FAQs
Where was Jacob born?
Jacob's place of birth was Canaan[2].
Where did Jacob die?
Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt[3].
Who were Jacob's parents?
Jacob's father was Isaac[7]. Jacob's mother was Rebecca[8].
Who was Jacob married to?
Jacob's spouses include Leah[9], Rachel[10], Bilhah[11], and Zilpa[12].
What did Jacob do for work?
Jacob worked as shepherd[4].