Quick Facts
Patriarch / Tribal Leader
Role
1917 BC – 1806 BC
Lifespan
0
Connections
The World They Lived In
1917 BC1806 BC
Middle Kingdom Egypt & Canaanite City-States
Key Verses
Eighth son of Jacob, second by Zilpah. His name means 'happy' or 'blessed.' Jacob foretold his portion would be rich food 'fit for a king,' and his fertile coastal territory was known for olive oil and abundance. The prophetess Anna was of his tribe.
Eighth son of Jacob, second by Zilpah.
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