Genesis 35:23

23 The sons of Leah: ¹Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 35:23 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 35:23

The sons of Leah
Jacob's first wife, which are six, and are reckoned in order, according to their birth, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun.

Genesis 35:23 In-Context

21 Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

22 While Israel lived in that land, Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine. And Israel heard of it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve.

23 The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

24 The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

25 The sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s servant: Dan and Naphtali.

Cross References

• 1. 35:23 For ver. 23-26, see ch. 46:8-27; Ex. 1:2-4