Issachar

About Issachar Written by AI

Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:5 as one of the sons of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in the time of King David. Obed-Edom and his sons were appointed as gatekeepers for the ark of the covenant after it was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:18). In the context of organizing the gatekeepers, Issachar is listed among his brothers as one of Obed-Edom's eight sons, all of whom are described as "able men with strength for the service" (1 Chronicles 26:8). This description suggests that Issachar and his brothers were well-suited for their role as gatekeepers, which required both physical strength and spiritual devotion. No other details are provided about Issachar's life or specific duties. His inclusion in this list highlights the importance of the gatekeeper role in maintaining the order and sanctity of the temple, as well as the significance of family lineage in determining these sacred responsibilities.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Issachar, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Hired (Gen. 30:18). “God hath given me,” said Leah, “my hire (Heb. sekhari)...and she called his name Issachar.” He was Jacob’s ninth son, and was born in Padan-aram (comp. 28:2). He had four sons at the going down into Egypt (46:13; Num. 26:23, 25).

Issachar, Tribe of, during the journey through the wilderness, along with Judah and Zebulun (Num. 2:5), marched on the east of the tabernacle. This tribe contained 54,400 fighting men when the census was taken at Sinai. After the entrance into the Promised Land, this tribe was one of the six which stood on Gerizim during the ceremony of the blessing and cursing (Deut. 27:12). The allotment of Issachar is described in Josh. 19:17-23. It included the plain of Esdraelon (=Jezreel), which was and still is the richest portion of Palestine (Deut. 33:18, 19; 1 Chr. 12:40).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.