Jacob

Summary

Jacob is a human biblical figure^[1]. His place of birth was Canaan^[2]. He was born on -1791-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Ancient Egypt^[4]. He died on -1644-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a shepherd^[6]. He ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,978 views/month).^[7]

Key Facts

• Jacob's place of birth was Canaan^[2].
• Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt^[4].
• Jacob was born on -1791-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Jacob died on -1644-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Cavern of the Patriarchs^[8].
• Jacob's father was Isaac^[9].
• Jacob's mother was Rebecca^[10].
• Among Jacob's spouses was Leah^[11].
• Jacob was married to Rachel^[12].
• Among Jacob's spouses was Bilhah^[13].
• Among Jacob's spouses was Zilpa^[14].
• A child of Jacob was Simeon^[15].
• A child of Jacob was Judah^[16].
• A child of Jacob was Issachar^[17].
• A child of Jacob was Zebulun^[18].
• A child of Jacob was Dinah^[19].
• A child of Jacob was Joseph^[20].
• Jacob is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group^[21].
• Jacob's professions included shepherd^[6].
• Jacob held the position of prophet^[22].
• Jacob held the position of Patriarchs^[23].
• Jacob's image is recorded as Cigoli Le Songe de Jacob Nancy 22122007.jpg^[24].
• Jacob's image is recorded as Jacob Wrestling with the Angel.jpg^[25].
• Jacob is recorded as male^[26].
• Jacob's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Canaan^[2], Jacob… he was born on -1791-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Isaac^[9]. His mother was Rebecca^[10]. He is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Jacob's professions included shepherd^[6]. Positions held include prophet^[22], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles^[28] and Patriarchs^[23], a group of biblical humans^[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Leah^[11], a human biblical figure^[30]; Rachel^[12], a human biblical figure^[31]; Bilhah^[13], a human biblical figure^[32]; and Zilpa^[14], a human biblical figure^[33]. Children include Simeon^[15], a human biblical figure^[34]; Judah^[16], a human biblical figure^[35]; Issachar^[17], a human biblical figure^[36]; Zebulun^[18], a human biblical figure^[37]; Dinah^[19], a human biblical figure^[38]; and Joseph^[20], a human biblical figure^[39].

Death and Burial

Jacob died on -1644-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Ancient Egypt^[4]. He is buried at Cavern of the Patriarchs^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacob include Israel^[40], a Mediterranean country^[41], in Israel^[42], founded in 1948^[43]; Israelites^[44], a people^[45], in Kingdom of Israel^[46]; Land of Israel^[47], a region^[48], in Israel^[49]; he^[50], a name^[51]; Alexander Parvus^[52], a journalist^[53], 1867–1924^[54], of Russian Empire^[55]; his staff^[56]; Yakov Kedmi^[57], a businessperson^[58], b. 1947^[59], of Soviet Union^[60]; and Kopp^[61].

Why It Matters

Jacob ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,978 views/month).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

Entities named for him include Israel^[40], a Mediterranean country^[41], in Israel^[42], founded in 1948^[43]; Israelites^[44], a people^[45], in Kingdom of Israel^[46]; Land of Israel^[47], a region^[48], in Israel^[49]; he^[50], a name^[51]; Alexander Parvus^[52], a journalist^[53], 1867–1924^[54], of Russian Empire^[55]; and his staff^[56].

FAQs

Where was Jacob born?

Jacob's place of birth was Canaan^[2].

Where did Jacob die?

Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt^[4].

Who were Jacob's parents?

Jacob's father was Isaac^[9]. Jacob's mother was Rebecca^[10].

Who was Jacob married to?

Jacob's spouses include Leah^[11], Rachel^[12], Bilhah^[13], and Zilpa^[14].

What did Jacob do for work?

Jacob worked as shepherd^[6].