Tribe of Issachar

Ahijah, Father of King Baasha

Patriarch whose son Baasha established the second dynasty of the northern Kingdom of Israel

A man of the tribe of Issachar whose son, Baasha, overthrew the dynasty of Jeroboam I to become the third king of the northern Kingdom of Israel.

Baasha

King of Israel who seized the throne from the house of Jeroboam

The third king of the northern kingdom of Israel who seized the throne by force and established the short-lived Baasha dynasty during the Divided Monarchy.

Ibsam

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob

Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar

The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.

Isshiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Izrahiah

Chief of the tribe of Issachar and father of four other chiefs

A prominent chief within the Tribe of Issachar during the era of the Divided Monarchy, noted for his leadership and numerous sons.

Jahmai

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Jashub, Son of Issachar

Son of Issachar and founder of the Jashubite clan

Jashub was the third son of Issachar and the founding patriarch of the Jashubite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Jeriel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Joel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Michael

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Nethanel, Leader of Issachar

Leader of the tribe of Issachar who presented the second offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Nethanel son of Zuar was the tribal chief and military leader of Issachar during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt.

Obadiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Puah, Son of Issachar

Son of Issachar and founder of the Punite clan

Puah was a son of Issachar and a tribal leader whose descendants formed the Punite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Rephaiah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shemuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shimron

Patriarch of the Shimronite clan and fourth son of Issachar

Shimron was the fourth son of Issachar, a grandson of Jacob, and the foundational ancestor of the Shimronite clan within the tribe of Issachar.

Shunammites

Women of Shunem noted for their beauty and extraordinary faith

Individuals from the town of Shunem, notably Abishag and a wealthy woman of faith, who played significant roles in the monarchic history of Israel.

Tola, Son of Issachar

Firstborn son of Issachar and founder of the Tolaite clan

Tola was the eldest son of Issachar and a tribal patriarch who founded the Tolaite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness period.

Uzzi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Zuar

Father of Nethanel the leader of the tribe of Issachar

A prominent member of the tribe of Issachar during the Exodus and the father of Nethanel, the leader of the tribe.