This document is about Asher (Son of Jacob). For other homonyms, please refer to the Asher document.
[See Jacob's Family Tree]
He is the son of Jacob (Son of Isaac). He was born through Leah's maidservant Zilpah.
Gen 35:26The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan Aram.
His children are as follows:
Asher received a blessing of abundant food.
His descendants formed the Tribe of Asher.