See also Israel; Jacob, Son of Isaac

In the Old Testament, a son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 30: 19-20).

The tribe of Zebulun: Jacob blessed the tribe of Zebulun (Gen. 49: 13). The tribe of Zebulun joined with Deborah and Barak in fighting against the enemies of Israel (Judg. 4: 4-6, 10). They also joined with Gideon in fighting the Midianites (Judg. 6: 33-35).