# Issachar #

## Facts: ##

Issachar was the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Leah.

* The tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
* Issachar's land was bordered by Naphtali, Zebulun, Manasseh, and Gad.
* It was located just south of the Sea of Galilee. 

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [gad](../other/gad.md) **·** [manasseh](../other/manasseh.md) **·** [naphtali](../other/naphtali.md) **·** [12tribesofisrael](../other/12tribesofisrael.md) **·** [zebulun](../other/zebulun.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Exodus 01:1-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/01/01)
* [Ezekiel 48:23-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/48/23)
* [Genesis 30:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/30/16)
* [Joshua 17:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jos/17/09)