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Leah

Facts:

Leah was one of Jacob's wives. She was the mother of ten of Jacob's sons and their descendants were ten of the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Leah's father was Laban, who was the brother of Jacob's mother Rebekah.
  • Jacob didn't love Leah as much as he loved his other wife, Rachel, but God abundantly blessed Leah by giving her many children.
  • Leah's son Judah was an ancestor of King David and Jesus.

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(See also: Jacob, Judah, Laban, Rachel, Rebekah, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3812