KJV ORIGINAL
And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Bilhah became pregnant and gave birth to a son for Jacob.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the birth of Jacob's fifth son through Bilhah, Rachel's servant.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had two wives, Leah and Rachel, who were sisters and engaged in a rivalry to bear children for him, reflecting the cultural norms of ancient patriarchal societies. Rachel, unable to conceive, gave her maidservant Bilhah to Jacob as a surrogate to build her family line, which was a common practice in the ancient Near East where lineage and fertility were highly valued. This event occurs amid the broader story of Jacob's family struggles and God's promises to his descendants.
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