Genesis 49
MixedJacob pictures Issachar as strong but burdened, settling into labor under pressure.
Blessings
What the text gives
Deuteronomy 33
BlessingMoses joins Issachar with Zebulun in rejoicing and worship at the mountain.
Territory
Joshua allotment
Issachar lies around the Jezreel region, with towns such as Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, Rabbith, Kishion, Ebez, Remeth, En Gannim, En Haddah, and Beth Pazzez.
The border reaches Tabor, Shahazumah, and Beth Shemesh before ending at the Jordan.
The passage counts sixteen cities with their villages.
Where It Matters
The Jezreel Valley became one of Israel's great battle regions, and Barak gathered at Mount Tabor.
Levitical Cities
Issachar gave Kishon, Daberath, Jarmuth, and En Gannim to the Levites.
KishonDaberathJarmuthEn Gannim
Notable Members
Named in Scripture
Men of Issachar
The men of Issachar are known for understanding the times and knowing what Israel should do.
Tola
Tola, a man of Issachar, rises to save Israel.