Genesis 30:9
The Scripture
(9) When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
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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