The families of the tribe of Asher received the fifth assignment of land.
Issachar’s families inherited all these cities and their towns.
Their territory included the city of Helkath to Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
The sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob born to him in Paddan-Aram.
The tribe of Asher failed to drive out the Canaanites living in Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob,
Gad played it safe and stayed east of the Jordan, and Dan lingered near their ships, while Asher kept their distance and stayed by the coast, safe and secure in their harbors.