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Jashub יָשׁוּב

Male Tribe of Issachar H3437H 3 books

Son of Issachar, grandson of Jacob

Who is Jashub in the Bible?

Jashub, also known as Yob, was a son of Issachar and a grandson of Jacob who lived during the time of the patriarchs. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:13 as one of Jacob's descendants who traveled to Egypt during the famine, and he appears again in Numbers 26:24 as the founder of a clan within the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness census. His descendants formed a significant subgroup among the Israelites, indicating that Jashub's lineage contributed to the structure and population of one of Israel's twelve tribes. While the Bible provides no further details about his personal life or accomplishments, Jashub represents an important link in the genealogical chain connecting Jacob to the tribal organization of ancient Israel.

Biography

Jashub, also referred to as Yob, was one of the sons of Issachar, as recorded in Num.26.24, 1 Chronicles Num.7.1, and Gen.46.13. He was born to Issachar, the ninth son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah, during the time when the Israelites lived in Canaan. In Gen.46.13, Jashub is mentioned as one of the descendants of Jacob who went down to Egypt during the famine, along with his father and brothers. The name "Yob" appears to be an alternate spelling or pronunciation of his name. In Num.26.24, Jashub is listed as one of the clans of Issachar during the census taken in the wilderness. This suggests that his descendants formed a significant subgroup within the tribe of Issachar. The Bible does not provide any further details about Jashub's life or his role in the events of Israel's history.

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In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:24

    "the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron."

1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:1

    "The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all."

Genesis 1 verse

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew יָשׁוּב
(same form as previous) Hebrew יָשׁוּב
Group Hebrew יָשֻׁבִי
Named Hebrew יוֹב