Tola, from the tribe of Issachar, judged Israel for twenty-three years following Abimelech’s tumultuous rule, residing in Shamir in the hill country of Ephraim, as briefly mentioned in Judges 10:1-2.
The Twelve Tribes of Israel, stemming from Jacob’s twelve sons, represent a diverse tapestry of destinies and roles within biblical narratives, from Reuben’s lost birthright and Judah’s royal lineage to Joseph’s fruitful legacy through Ephraim and Manasseh, each tribe embodies unique blessings and challenges that collectively contribute to the historical, spiritual, and moral legacy of the Israelite nation.
