Issachar was, according to the Book of Genesis, the fifth of the six sons of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Issachar. However, some Biblical scholars view this as an eponymo
Painting by Francisco de Zurbarán (from Jacob and his twelve sons, c. 1640–45)
Isachar, from Jacques de Gheyn II's prints (c. 1584–94)
Asher, in the Book of Genesis, was the younger of the two sons of Jacob and Zilpah, and Jacob's eighth son overall. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Asher.
Painting by Francisco de Zurbarán (from Jacob and his twelve sons, c. 1640–45)