Leah First Wife of Jacob
About Leah
Leah was the older daughter of Laban and the first wife of Jacob, given to him through Laban's deception. Though unloved compared to her sister Rachel, God blessed her with many children, including Judah, from whose line came Jesus Christ. She is buried in the Cave of Machpelah with the patriarchs.
Leah's Character Traits
Leah's Life Timeline
View journey on mapLeah is given to Jacob by her father Laban through deception.
GEN 29:23-25Leah bears six sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun.
GEN 29:32-35, 30:17-20Leah's Key Relationships
Leah's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Leah
Key Verses about Leah
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