Lexical Definition
יִשָּׂשכָר Yissâˢkâr (yis-saw-kawr') Issachar N:N-M-P
(strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward
Issachar.
- § Issachar = "there is recompense"
- Jissaskar, a son of Jacob
n pr m
1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name
2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple
n pr coll
3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob
n pr loc
4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
See Greek: Ἰσαχάρ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יִשָׂשכָ֣ר | Issachar | 1Chr.26.5 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5
- son of: Obed-edom (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם)
- brother of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Jehozabad (יְהוֹזָבָד), Joah (יוֹאָח), Sachar (שָׂכָר), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Ammiel (עַמִּיאֵל) and Peullethai (פְּעֻלְּתַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשָּׂשכָר48 (so always ᵑ0, Qr perpet.; Ben Naphtali יִשְׂשָׂכָר BaerGn p. 84 f.) proper name, masculine Issachar (etymology and meaning dubious; ᵑ0 as if Niph`al Imperfect √ שׂכר; Kt = יֵשׁ שָׂכָר there is recompense (compare Gen 30:18), so Thes and others; this the true etymology according to Ol§§ 69 c; 277 f. Köi. 120 see יֵשׁ שָׂכָר Jer 31:16; 2Chr 15:7 = אִישׁ שָׂכָר (a more probable combination in proper name) WeSam 95; > יִשָּׂכָר (ᵑ0), or יִשָּׂא שׂכר; ᵐ5 Ισσαχαρ, see especially Gen 30:18 Ισσαχαρ, ὅ ἐστιν μισθός) —
1. fifth son of Jacob and Leah (apparently ninth son of Jacob) Gen 30:18; Gen 35:23; Gen 46:13; Gen 49:14; Exod 1:3; Num 1:8 ׳בְּנֵי ישׂ Num 1:28; Num 2:5; Num 26:23; Josh 19:17; 1Chr 7:1; 1Chr 12:33* (32 van d. H.); ׳מִשְׁפְּחוֺת ישׂ Num 26:25; 1Chr 7:5 ׳מַטֵּה ישׂ Num 1:29; Num 2:5; Num 13:7; Josh 21:6; Josh 21:28; 1Chr 6:47*; 1Chr 6:57* ׳מטה בני ישׂ Num 10:15; Num 34:26; Josh 19:23 ׳בֵּית ישׂ 1Kgs 15:27 hence ׳ישׂ alone = tribe of Issachar, Num 7:18; Deut 27:12; Deut 33:18; Josh 19:17; Judg 5:15 (twice in verse); Judg 10:1; Ezek 48:33 (׳שׁער ישׂ), 1Chr 27:18; 2Chr 30:18 = territory of the tribe Josh 17:10; Josh 17:11; 1Kgs 4:17; 1Chr 12:41* (40 van d. H.); transition from tribe to territory Ezek 48:25; Ezek 48:26.
2. 7th son of Obed-Edom 1Chr 26:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 30:18 · 35:23 · 46:13 · 49:14 |
| Exodus | 1:3 |
| Numbers | 1:8 · 1:28 · 1:29 · 2:5 · 7:18 · 10:15 · 13:7 · 26:23 · 26:25 · 34:26 |
| Deuteronomy | 27:12 · 33:18 |
| Joshua | 17:10 · 17:11 · 19:17 · 19:23 · 21:6 · 21:28 |
| Judges | 5:15 · 10:1 |
| 1 Kings | 4:17 · 15:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:47* · 6:57* · 7:1 · 7:5 · 12:33* · 12:41* · 26:5 · 27:18 |
| 2 Chronicles | 15:7 · 30:18 |
| Jeremiah | 31:16 |
| Ezekiel | 48:25 · 48:26 · 48:33 |
Profile
Male • Son of Obed-edom • Son of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in David's time.
Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Issachar was a son of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in the time of King David (1Ch.26.5).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.5;
- only referred to as Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר;
- son of Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם;
- a brother of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד, Joah יוֹאָח, Sachar שָׂכָר, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Ammiel עַמִּיאֵל and Peullethai פְּעֻלְּתַי.
Issachar is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:5 as one of the sons of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in the time of King David. Obed-Edom and his sons were appointed as gatekeepers for the ark of the covenant after it was brought to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.18,24).
In the context of organizing the gatekeepers, Issachar is listed among his brothers as one of Obed-Edom's eight sons, all of whom are described as "able men with strength for the service" (1Ch.26.8). This description suggests that Issachar and his brothers were well-suited for their role as gatekeepers, which required both physical strength and spiritual devotion.
No other details are provided about Issachar's life or specific duties. His inclusion in this list highlights the importance of the gatekeeper role in maintaining the order and sanctity of the temple, as well as the significance of family lineage in determining these sacred responsibilities.
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