KJV ORIGINAL
And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a son.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Zilpah, Leah's servant, gave birth to a son for Jacob.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the birth of Jacob's fifth son through Zilpah, who was Leah's maidservant.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the intense rivalry between sisters Leah and Rachel, both wives of Jacob, as they competed to bear him children. Following ancient Near Eastern custom, when a wife struggled with fertility, she could give her maidservant to her husband so that children born to the servant would legally belong to the wife. Zilpah's son would become Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save