Definitions

1. noun

One of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of a tribe of Israel.

“According to the biblical account, Issachar was the son of Jacob and Leah, and his tribe was known for their strength and military prowess.”

2. proper noun

A tribe or region in ancient Israel, and the name of a biblical book attributed to the prophet Samuel.

“The book of Issachar, although not widely recognized as part of the Hebrew Bible, contains several historical accounts of the tribe and its leaders.”