The fourth lot came out for Issachar, for the people of Issachar, according to their clans.
This is the inheritance of the people of Zebulun, according to their clans -- these cities with their villages.
Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,
Adjoining the territory of Simeon, from the east side to the west, Issachar, one portion.
The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob's firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
"Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds.[2]
But the land shall be divided by lot. According to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;
12,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar,