Genesis 30:18
The Scripture
(18) And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 30 the narrative continues Jacob’s quest to marry Rachel, a woman who is already betrothed to his brother Esau, and illustrates his persistent effort to fulfill God’s promise of inheritance. The chapter underscores themes of divine providence, human perseverance, and the moral consequences of deception and injustice.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 35:23Genesis 46:13Genesis 49:14Genesis 49:15Deuteronomy 33:18I Chronicles 12:32
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