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Zevulun זבולון

Zevulun was the sixth son of Yaakov and Leah; his seaside tribe traded and supported the scholars of Yissachar.

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Zevulun was born to Yaakov and Leah (Bereishis 30:19–20). Yaakov blessed him: 'Zevulun shall dwell at the shore of the seas, a haven for ships' (49:13).

Moshe blessed: 'Rejoice, Zevulun, in your going out, and Yissachar in your tents' (Devarim 33:18); Rashi explains that Zevulun went out to trade and supported Yissachar, who sat and learned — which is why Zevulun is mentioned first.

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  1. 1בראשית ל':י"ט–כ'
  2. 2בראשית מ"ט:י"ג
  3. 3דברים ל"ג:י"ח
  4. 4רש"י דברים ל"ג:י"ח
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