Genesis 30:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son.

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Leah became pregnant again and gave birth to Jacob's sixth son.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the birth of Jacob's sixth son through his wife Leah.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's time working for his father-in-law Laban in Mesopotamia. Leah and her sister Rachel were both married to Jacob, leading to intense rivalry between the sisters as they competed for Jacob's love and attention through having children. This sixth son would be named Zebulun, and Leah hoped this birth would finally cause Jacob to honor her as his wife.

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