The story of Leah
66 yearsBorn: -1730Died: -1664From: Paddan AramProphet, Patriarchs
Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the older sister of Rachel in the Bible. According to the book of Genesis, Leah was unloved by Jacob but was the mother of six of his sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. She is also said to have given birth to a daughter, Dinah. Leah is remembered for her perseverance and devotion to God, despite being in a difficult and disadvantaged position in her marriage. Despite her hardships, she remained a faithful and devoted wife and mother, and her descendants went on to become leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Name meaning
Weary
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet, Patriarchs
First mention
Genesis 29:16
Appearances in the Bible
32 mentions