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Bilhah

Facts:

Bilhah was one of Jacob’s wives. She gave birth to Dan and Naphtali, two sons of Jacob whose descendants became tribes of Israel.

• Laban gave Bilhah to Rachel as a servant when Rachel married Jacob.
• Because Rachel was not having children, she gave Bilhah to Jacob as a wife in order to produce children for her.

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(See also: Jacob, Rachel, Dan, Naphtali)

Bible References:

• Genesis 29:29
• Genesis 30:4

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H1090