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Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/46.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar <i>were</i> Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvvah, Iob, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola and Puvvah and Iob and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola and Puvvah and Iob and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola and Puvvah and Iob and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Issachar’s sons: Tola, Puvah, Jashub, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Issachar&#8217s sons: Tola, Puvah, Jashub, and Shimron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/46.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puvah, and Iob, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/46.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puvah, and Iob, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of [Issachar]were Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Issachar and his sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Also included were Issachar's sons Tola, Puvvah, Job, and Shimron; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, and Jashub, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Issachar: Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Issachar: Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola and Phuvah, and Job and Shimron.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Thola and Phua and Job and Semron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola and Puvah, and Job and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Jashub, and Shimron.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Phuvah, Job, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Isakaar: Tula and Phua and Uyab and Shemroon.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puvah, and Iob, and Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Phares <i>were</i> Esron, and Jemuel. And the sons of Issachar; Thola, and Phua, and Asum, and Sambran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/46-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12052" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/46.htm">Those who Went to Egypt: The Children of Leah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yi·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">of Issachar:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8439.htm" title="8439: tō·w·lā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Two men of Issachar. The same as towla'; worm; Tola, the name of two Israelites.">Tola,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6312.htm" title="6312: ū·p̄uw·wāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A man of Issachar. Or Puvvah; from pa'ah; a blast; Puah or Puvvah, the name of two Israelites.">Puvah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3102.htm" title="3102: wə·yō·wḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Issachar. Perhaps a form of Yowbab, but more probably by erroneous transcription for Yashuwb; Job, an Israelite.">Job,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8110.htm" title="8110: wə·šim·rō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shemer in its original sense; guardianship; Shimron, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine.">and Shimron.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23-24</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-15</a></span><br />The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-20.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-23</a></span><br />The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, / Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. / Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-31</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-35.htm">1 Chronicles 7:35-36</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. / The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40</a></span><br />All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">1 Chronicles 8:1-2</a></span><br />Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-6.htm">1 Chronicles 8:6-7</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: / Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm">1 Chronicles 8:13-14</a></span><br />and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). / Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">1 Chronicles 8:28-29</a></span><br />All these were heads of families, the chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. / Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32-33</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. / Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38-39</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. / The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">1 Chronicles 8:40</a></span><br />The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.</p><p class="hdg">Issachar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14-18</a></b></br> And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a></b></br> The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14,15</a></b></br> Issachar <i>is</i> a strong ass couching down between two burdens: … </p><p class="hdg">Phuvah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1</a></b></br> Now the sons of Issachar <i>were</i>, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/ezra/10-29.htm">Jashub</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Job</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">Puah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Puvah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">Shimron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-2.htm">Tola</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">Jashub</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-13.htm">Job</a> <a href="/exodus/1-15.htm">Puah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Puvah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-24.htm">Shimron</a> <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Tola</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 46</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">The number of his family that went into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Joseph meets Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/46.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/46.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Issachar:</b><br>Issachar was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him one of the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. His name is often associated with the idea of reward or recompense. The tribe of Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>. This tribe played a significant role in the history of Israel, providing leaders and warriors. The mention of Issachar's sons here emphasizes the continuation of his lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants.<p><b>Tola:</b><br>Tola is the first son listed and later becomes the name of a judge in Israel, as recorded in <a href="/judges/10.htm">Judges 10:1-2</a>. The name Tola means "worm" or "scarlet," which may symbolize humility or redemption. Tola's leadership as a judge suggests that his descendants maintained a position of influence within the tribe of Issachar. This connection highlights the ongoing impact of Issachar's lineage in Israel's history.<p><b>Puvah:</b><br>Puvah, also spelled Puah in some translations, is the second son of Issachar. His name means "splendid" or "mouth," which could imply eloquence or communication. The descendants of Puvah are mentioned in <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23</a>, indicating their presence and growth as a family group within the tribe. This continuity underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply the descendants of Jacob.<p><b>Job:</b><br>The name Job here is not to be confused with the Job of the Book of Job. This Job is one of Issachar's sons, and his name means "persecuted" or "hated." The mention of Job in this genealogy serves to distinguish the family lines within the tribe of Issachar. While there is no direct biblical narrative associated with this Job, his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of each family in the broader context of Israel's history.<p><b>Shimron:</b><br>Shimron is the fourth son of Issachar, and his name means "watch" or "guard." The descendants of Shimron are also noted in <a href="/numbers/26-24.htm">Numbers 26:24</a>, indicating their role within the tribe. The name suggests a role of vigilance or protection, which may reflect the character or duties of his descendants. The listing of Shimron completes the enumeration of Issachar's sons, emphasizing the full scope of his family and their contribution to the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Issachar is the patriarch of the tribe named after him. His name is often associated with hard work and servitude, as seen in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tola.htm">Tola</a></b><br>The first son of Issachar mentioned in this verse. Tola later becomes a judge of Israel, as recorded in <a href="/judges/10.htm">Judges 10:1-2</a>, where he is noted for saving Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/puvah.htm">Puvah</a></b><br>The second son of Issachar. His descendants are known as the Punites, mentioned in <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The third son of Issachar. Not to be confused with the Job from the Book of Job, this Job is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Issachar.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimron.htm">Shimron</a></b><br>The fourth son of Issachar. His descendants are known as the Shimronites, also mentioned in <a href="/numbers/26-24.htm">Numbers 26:24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us appreciate the continuity of God's promises and the fulfillment of His plans through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_ordinary_people.htm">God's Use of Ordinary People</a></b><br>The sons of Issachar, though not as prominent as other biblical figures, played significant roles in Israel's history. This reminds us that God can use anyone for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The tribe of Issachar, known for their understanding of the times (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>), teaches us the value of wisdom and discernment in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Tola's role as a judge highlights the impact of godly leadership and the importance of stepping into roles that God has prepared for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 46</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_workmanship.htm">Who was Zebulun in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dinah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Dinah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_test_abraham's_faith_in_genesis_22_1.htm">Why did an all-knowing God need to test Abraham's faith in Genesis 22:1?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_detail_obed-edom's_lineage_precisely.htm">1 Chronicles 26:4-6: Why detail Obed-Edom's lineage so precisely with no external evidence to confirm these large family claims?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Issachar </span>has four sons:<p><a href="/context/numbers/26-23.htm" title="Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites:">Numbers 26:23-24</a>. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm" title="Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimrom, four.">1Chronicles 7:1</a>.<p>Tola,<p>Tola,<p>Tola,<p>Phuvah,<p><span class= "ital">Pua,</span><p><span class= "ital">Puah,</span><p>Job, . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Issachar; Tola</span>, - "Worm, Scarlet" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Phuvah</span>, - "Mouth"? (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Job</span>, - perhaps an incorrect reading for Jashub ("Turning Oneself"), as in <a href="/numbers/26-24.htm">Numbers 26:24</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1</a> (Gesenius), which the LXX. adopts - <span class="cmt_word">and Shimron</span>, - "Watch" (Gesenius). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/46-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Issachar:</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָׂשכָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(yi·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tola,</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹלָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·lā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8439.htm">Strong's 8439: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two men of Issachar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Puvah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֻוָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄uw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6312.htm">Strong's 6312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Puah -- a man of Issachar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Job,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְי֥וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3102.htm">Strong's 3102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iob -- a son of Issachar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shimron.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְרֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8110.htm">Strong's 8110: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimron -- a city of Canaan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/46-13.htm">Genesis 46:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/46-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar: Tola Puvah Iob (Gen. 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