Tribe of Asher: Census of, by Families by Moses
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The Tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, is named after Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's descendants were known for their prosperity and abundance, as reflected in Jacob's blessing: "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king" (Genesis 49:20).

Census in the Wilderness

The census of the Tribe of Asher, as recorded in the Book of Numbers, was conducted by Moses and Aaron during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. This census was part of a broader enumeration of the Israelite tribes, which served both military and organizational purposes. The first census, taken in the second year after the Exodus from Egypt, is detailed in Numbers 1.

In this initial census, the men of Asher who were able to go to war, aged twenty years and older, were counted. The total number of men from the Tribe of Asher was 41,500 (Numbers 1:40-41). This count reflects the tribe's significant size and potential contribution to the Israelite community's military strength.

Census by Families

The census was organized by families, or clans, within each tribe. The families of Asher were identified by their patriarchal heads, as was customary in Israelite society. The genealogical records were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights, especially as the Israelites anticipated entering the Promised Land.

Second Census

A second census was conducted near the end of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, as recorded in Numbers 26. This census was necessary to prepare for the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes. In this enumeration, the number of men from the Tribe of Asher increased to 53,400 (Numbers 26:47). This growth indicates the tribe's resilience and God's blessing upon them during their time in the wilderness.

Significance

The censuses of the Tribe of Asher highlight the tribe's role within the larger Israelite community. Asher's increase in numbers from the first to the second census underscores the tribe's vitality and God's provision. The detailed records of families within the tribe reflect the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining the covenantal promises given to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The Tribe of Asher's participation in the censuses also illustrates the broader themes of faithfulness and preparation as the Israelites journeyed toward the fulfillment of God's promises in the land of Canaan.
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Deuteronomy 33:24,25
And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brothers, and let him dip his foot in oil.
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What can we learn from the tribe of Asher? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Asher in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What are the twelve tribes of Israel? | GotQuestions.org

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