Meaning
Issachar is a Hebrew proper name associated with “reward” or “wages.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and the fifth son of Leah.
He became the ancestor of the tribe of Issachar.
Key References
- Genesis 30:17-18
- Genesis 35:23
- Genesis 46:13
- Genesis 49:14-15
- Exodus 1:3
- Numbers 1:28-29
- Numbers 26:23-25
- Deuteronomy 33:18-19
- 1 Chronicles 12:32
Related Terms
- Jacob
- Leah
- Tribe of Issachar
- Zebulun