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Asher (v. 20). The name means “blessed” or “happy” (30:13). Since the tribe of Asher wasn’t able to drive out the inhabitants of their territory (Judg. 1:31-32), they settled down to be an agricultural people, taking advantage of the fertile land God gave them (Josh. 19:24-30). Moses said that Asher was “most blessed,” referring to its wealth of olive oil and the security of its cities (Deut. 33:24-25). Indeed, Asher’s food was rich, and the tribe even provided special delicacies “fit for a king.”