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Igal (spy)

The spy sent from the tribe of Issachar.

Role: Spy of Issachar
Lived: c. 13th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Issachar
Tribe/lineage: Issachar

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Joseph.
Numbers 13:7
↳ Joseph (Num 13:7)
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Issachar.
Numbers 13:7

Where in scripture

Numbers

Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.

Numbers 13:7 — Spy from Issachar

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Numbers 13:7

Family

JosephBariahHattushNeariahIgal