Issachar Summary
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Issachar was a son of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in the time of King David.
seventh-born son of Obed-edom (1CH 26:4)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Merari › Mushi › Mahli › Shamer › Bani › Amzi › Hilkiah › Amaziah › Hashabiah › Malluch › Abdi › Kishi › Jeduthun › Shimei › Issachar
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Issachar
reward; recompense
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Issachar
· Also called · H3485 G2466 · 1CH 26:5 there is reward
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יִשָּׂשכָֽר
yisaskar · H3485 · 1CH 26:5 there is reward
- he יִשָּׂשכָר · H3485H
- el Ισσαχαρ Issaxar · G2466 · 1CH 26:5
- bg Исахар
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1448 BC – 1185 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1448 BC – 1073 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1515 BC – 1115 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1555 BC – 1130 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1536 BC – 1111 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1635 BC – 1185 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1625 BC – 1175 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1650 BC – AD 346 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1656 BC – AD 445 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1556 BC – AD 545 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1661 BC – AD 545 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1668 BC – AD 643 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1673 BC – AD 743 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1682 BC – AD 839 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1687 BC – AD 939 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1672 BC – AD 1164 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1747 BC – AD 1194 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2223 BC – AD 823 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2380 BC – AD 771 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2542 BC – AD 714 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2582 BC – AD 779 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2719 BC – AD 747 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2759 BC – AD 812 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2804 BC – AD 872 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3129 BC – AD 547 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2869 BC – AD 912 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3104 BC – AD 677 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3105 BC – AD 676 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2949 BC – AD 937 |
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Issachar Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Issachar is mentioned in 1Ch 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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Issachar_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Issachar@1Ch.26.5) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, issachar_646)