And Leah named him Asher, for she said, “What joy is mine! Now the other women will celebrate with me.”
Then Zilpah gave Jacob a second son.
The sons of Zilpah, Leah’s servant, were Gad and Asher. These are the names of the sons who were born to Jacob at Paddan-aram.
The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malkiel.
“Asher will dine on rich foods and produce food fit for kings.
Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
I would still choose my dove, my perfect one— the favorite of her mother, dearly loved by the one who bore her. The young women see her and praise her; even queens and royal concubines sing her praises:
For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.