Son of Jacob and Leah (Gen. 30: 20); inheritance of the tribe (Josh. 19: 10-16, 27, 34); Levitical cities (four) in Josh. 21: 7, 34; Judg. 1: 30; take part with Deborah and Barak, and they are commended (Judg. 4: 6, 10; Judg. 5: 14, 18); with Gideon (Judg. 6: 35; 1 Chr. 12: 40); at Hezekiah's passover (2 Chr. 30: 10-18; Ps. 68: 27; Isa. 9: 1; Ezek. 48: 26-27, 33).