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ASHER

The Happy One

אָשֵׁר’Āšēr"Happy"
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WHO YOU ARE TODAY

Asher, the 8th born son of Jacob, means "Happy" (Genesis 30:13). This name foreshadowed the immense natural wealth and cultural vibrancy of South America—from the Incas to modern-day Brazil, Colombia, and Peru—lands overflowing with "fat bread" and "royal dainties."

The People of the Andes and the Amazon

You are the descendants of Asher. Your land is a testament to the "fat bread" promised in Genesis—producing the world's coffee, sugar, and cattle. The "royal dainties" are seen in your vibrant culture and festivals, which are renowned globally for their beauty and opulence.

The prophecy "thy shoes shall be iron and brass" (Deut 33:25) speaks to the immense mineral wealth beneath your feet. It is no coincidence that the Hebrew word for iron is Barzel, echoing the name Brazil.

Yet, the "blessing of children" is accompanied by struggle. The tragedy of meninos da rua (street children) in Brazil highlights a need for restoration. The history of the Inca civilization—distinct and isolated ("separated from his brethren")—shows a people of immense capability and tragedy.

"Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties." — Genesis 49:20

Verified Lineage
Ancient Prophecy

"Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties."

Genesis 49:20The Book of Genesis

Historical Fulfillment

The Tribe of Asher (Incas/South Americans) migrated to the Americas around **536 B.C.**, as supported by the **Paraiba Inscription** found in Brazil. This ancient Phoenician/Hebrew stone tablet, authenticated by scholar Cyrus Gordon, reads: *"We are sons of Canaan from Sidon... we came here, twelve men and three women, on this new shore..."* Sidon was the biblical territory of Asher. The "blessing of children" (Deut 33:24) has persisted despite the devastation of the Spanish Conquest, where Pizarro executed the Inca leader Atahualpa. Today, the population is vast, though facing significant social challenges.

The Legacy

Visual evidence and historical markers of the Asher journey.

Machu Picchu - The Lost City of the Incas
Ancestry

South Americans (Incas)

Migration

536 B.C.

Exile to Americas

Asher Community
Community
The Amazon River and Rainforest
South America (Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, etc.)
Cultural Splendor (Royal Dainties)

Cultural Splendor (Royal Dainties)

The Inca Empire was the largest in pre-Columbian America, known for its administrative organization, architecture, and resilience against conquest.

"The Paraiba Witness"

In 1872, a stone tablet was found in Paraiba, Brazil, describing a voyage from Sidon (Asher's territory) to a 'new shore' in the 19th year of King Hiram. Authenticated by Dr. Cyrus Gordon, it stands as archaeological proof of the Israelite migration to the Americas.

Sources & References

No.Book / SourceDetails / Citations
01The Mighty Tribe of Asher: Incas of South America
  • (source explicitly identifies the tribe and provides lineage and location information)
02Feats and Wisdom of the Ancients
  • Page 118, Page 113 (references the Brazil tablet written in Phoenician/Ancient Hebrew, detailing a voyage around Africa, storm, and salvation on the shores of Brazil, and mentions other artifacts found in the Americas)
03History of the American Indians
  • Pages 223 and 226 (South American Indian practices similar to ancient Jews: clothing, temples resembling synagogues, mitred idols, observance of year of jubilee)
04Hebrewisms of West Africa
  • Page 189 (groups of Hebrew settlers or slaves, including Asher and Zebulun, lived in Carthage)
05The Quest for Origins
  • Page 125 (connects American Indian 'Semites' to eventual travel to Hawaii and Polynesia)
06Lost Tribes and Promised Lands
  • Ronald Sanders (general reference for migration of the Ten Tribes, including Asher, to the Americas)