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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/exodus/1.htm">The Israelites Multiply in Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: yiś·śā·š·ḵār (N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">Issachar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">Zebulun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·ḇə·nə·yå̄·min (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Benjamin;</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.…<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="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22-26</a></span><br />While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8-27</a></span><br />Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1-28</a></span><br />Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-11.htm">Deuteronomy 27:11-13</a></span><br />On that day Moses commanded the people: / “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">Numbers 1:1-54</a></span><br />On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">Numbers 26:1-65</a></span><br />After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-29</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a></span><br />And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Acts 7:8-9</a></span><br />Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a></span><br />By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,</p><p class="hdg">Issachar.</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="hdg">Benjamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Exodus 28:20</a></b></br> And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-36.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/1-28.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-8.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-30.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">The children of Israel, after Joseph's death, increase.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/1-15.htm">The godliness of the midwives in saving the male children alive.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/1-22.htm">Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river</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/exodus/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Issachar</b><br>Issachar was the fifth son of Leah and the ninth son of Jacob. His name is often associated with the idea of reward or recompense, as Leah named him Issachar, meaning "there is a reward," because she believed God had rewarded her for giving her maidservant to Jacob. The tribe of Issachar settled in a fertile region in the Jezreel Valley, which was conducive to agriculture. This aligns with the blessing given by Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a>, where Issachar is described as a strong donkey lying down between two burdens, indicating a hardworking and industrious nature. The tribe played a significant role in supporting King David, as noted in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>, where the men of Issachar are described as having understanding of the times, knowing what Israel should do.<p><b>Zebulun</b><br>Zebulun was the sixth son of Leah and the tenth son of Jacob. His name is associated with honor or dwelling, as Leah expressed her hope that Jacob would honor her by dwelling with her. The tribe of Zebulun was allocated land in the northern part of Canaan, near the Sea of Galilee, which provided access to trade routes and maritime activities. This is reflected in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>, where Zebulun is said to dwell by the seashore and be a haven for ships. The tribe's location and involvement in trade may have contributed to its prosperity and influence. Zebulun's territory is also significant in prophecy, as <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a> mentions the land of Zebulun in the context of the coming of the Messiah, a prophecy fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus Christ in Galilee.<p><b>Benjamin</b><br>Benjamin was the second son of Rachel and the twelfth son of Jacob. His name means "son of the right hand," reflecting Jacob's affection and favor. The tribe of Benjamin held a strategic position in the central hill country of Canaan, with Jerusalem eventually becoming part of its territory. Benjamin's descendants were known for their skill in battle, as seen in <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a>, where they are described as left-handed warriors capable of slinging stones with precision. The tribe's loyalty to the house of David is notable, as they remained with Judah during the division of the kingdom. Benjamin's significance is further highlighted in the New Testament, as the Apostle Paul, a key figure in early Christianity, was from the tribe of Benjamin (<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>Issachar is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, born to Leah. His descendants formed one of the tribes of Israel. 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>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>Zebulun is another son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Zebulun settled in the region near the sea and was known for its maritime activities. Zebulun's territory was strategically located, providing access to trade routes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob, born to Rachel. The tribe of Benjamin played a significant role in Israel's history, producing notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the tribes of Israel had distinct roles and characteristics, we too have unique gifts and callings. Reflect on how God has uniquely equipped you to serve in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The tribes of Israel, though diverse, were part of one nation. Similarly, the body of Christ is made up of diverse members, each contributing to the whole. Embrace and celebrate the diversity within your church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_our_calling.htm">Faithfulness in Our Calling</a></b><br>The tribes of Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin each had specific roles in Israel's history. Consider how you can be faithful in the role God has given you, whether in your family, church, or workplace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>The history of the tribes offers lessons in faithfulness, courage, and obedience. Study the lives of biblical figures to gain wisdom and apply their lessons to your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_names_and_titles_of_god.htm">What are the Names and Titles of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_the_sea_flee_and_jordan_reverse.htm">What natural explanation could account for the sea fleeing and the Jordan reversing in Psalm 114:3?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_no_exodus_evidence_challenge_faith.htm">Amos 3:1: Does the lack of direct archaeological evidence for a mass exodus undermine the claim that God led Israel out of Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_sea_crossing_without_evidence.htm">How can Psalm 66:6 claim people crossed a sea on dry ground without any clear archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3-4) <span class= "bld">Reuben . . . --</span>The sons of the legitimate wives are placed first, then those of the concubines. Leah has precedence over Rachel; Bilhah over Zilpah. The children of each wife and concubine are given in order of seniority. The omission of Joseph from the list is explained in the last clause of <a href="/exodus/1-5.htm" title="And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already.">Exodus 1:5</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/1-3.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">Issachar,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׂשכָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·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">Zebulun,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Benjamin;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנְיָמִֽן׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nə·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/1-3.htm">Exodus 1:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/1-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 1:3 Issachar Zebulun and Benjamin (Exo. 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