Jacob
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Jacob
Summary
Jacob is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Canaan[2]. He was born on 1791 BC[3]. He passed away in Ancient Egypt[4]. He died on 1644 BC[5]. He worked as a shepherd[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Jacob's place of birth was Canaan[2].
- Jacob passed away in Ancient Egypt[4].
- Jacob was born on 1791 BC[3].
- Jacob died on 1644 BC[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 is recorded as male[24].
- Jacob's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[25].
- Jacob is part of Patriarchs[26].
- Jacob's Commons category is recorded as Jacob (Biblical figure)[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Canaan[2], Jacob… he was born on 1791 BC[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 BC[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]; he[47], a sheep breed[48]; Alexander Parvus[49], a journalist[50], 1867–1924[51], of Russian Empire[52]; Yakov Kedmi[53], a businessperson[54], b. 1947[55], of Soviet Union[56]; Kopp[57], a family name[58]; his staff[59]; and Land of Israel[60], a region[61], in Israel[62].
Why It Matters
Jacob has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] 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]; he[47], a sheep breed[48]; Alexander Parvus[49], a journalist[50], 1867–1924[51], of Russian Empire[52]; Yakov Kedmi[53], a businessperson[54], b. 1947[55], of Soviet Union[56]; and Kopp[57], a family name[58].
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].