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Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the sons of Leah <i>were</i> Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, and Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Leah <i>were</i> Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, then Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob&#8217s firstborn, then Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s first-born, then Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, then Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, then Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah’s sons were Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah&#8217s sons were Reuben (Jacob&#8217s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob's first-born, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of [Leah]were Jacob's firstborn Reuben, then Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben (Jacob's oldest son), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Leah's sons were Reuben (Jacob's first-born), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, as well as Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob?s firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's first-born, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Jacob are twelve. Sons of Leah: Jacob’s firstborn Reuben, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Jacob are twelve. Sons of Leah: Jacob's first-born Reuben, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Leah, the first-born of Jacob, Reuben; and Simeon and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulon;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Lia: Ruben the firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Juda, and Issachar, and Zebulon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben the first born, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob's first-born, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Leah: the first born of Yaquuv, Rubil and Shemon and Levi and Yehuda and Issakar and Zabalaun:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob's first-born, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Lea, the first-born of Jacob; Ruben, Symeon, Levi, Judas, Issachar, Zabulon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/35-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8932" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">The Sons of Jacob</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3812.htm" title="3812: lê·’āh (N-proper-fs) -- Weary, a wife of Jacob. From la'ah; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob.">of Leah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">were Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">of Jacob,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: wə·šim·‘ō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">Simeon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: wə·lê·wî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">Levi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">Issachar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: ū·zə·ḇū·lun (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">and Zebulun.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a></span><br />And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1-24</a></span><br />When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-28</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. / Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12-13</a></span><br />“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-20.htm">Numbers 1:20-43</a></span><br />From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500. / From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-4.htm">Numbers 26:4-51</a></span><br />“Take a census of the men twenty years of age or older, as the LORD has commanded Moses.” And these were the Israelites who came out of the land of Egypt: / Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-7.htm">Joshua 13:7-33</a></span><br />Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” / The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-18</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">1 Kings 18:31</a></span><br />And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">2 Kings 17:34</a></span><br />To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a></span><br />When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a></b></br> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18-20</a></b></br> And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">Genesis 33:2</a></b></br> And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/genesis/29-26.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/29-26.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/34-27.htm">Jacob's</a> <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">First</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/46-13.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/genesis/46-13.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Jacob's</a> <a href="/genesis/37-26.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/genesis/42-13.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/genesis/46-14.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/46-14.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">He purges his house of idols.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-6.htm">He builds an altar at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">God blesses Jacob at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Jacob Named Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Reuben lies with Bilhah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">The sons of Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">The age, death, and burial of Isaac.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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However, his actions later led to the loss of his birthright (<a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a>). The tribe of Reuben settled east of the Jordan River, an area known for its pastoral lands. Reuben's story is a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of integrity.<p><b>Simeon</b><br>Simeon, the second son, is often associated with violence due to his role in the massacre at Shechem (<a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">Genesis 34:25-30</a>). His tribe was eventually absorbed into the territory of Judah, reflecting a diminished status. This serves as a lesson on the impact of unchecked anger and violence.<p><b>Levi</b><br>Levi, along with Simeon, was involved in the Shechem incident. However, the Levites were later set apart for priestly duties (<a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26-29</a>). This transformation from violence to service illustrates God's ability to redeem and repurpose individuals for His work.<p><b>Judah</b><br>Judah's name means "praise," and he became the leader among his brothers. The tribe of Judah produced King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of the scepter not departing from Judah (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). Judah's story is one of redemption and leadership, pointing to the Messiah.<p><b>Issachar</b><br>Issachar is described as a strong donkey in Jacob's blessing (<a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a>), symbolizing hard work and servitude. The tribe of Issachar was known for its understanding of the times and wisdom (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>). This highlights the value of discernment and knowledge in serving God's purposes.<p><b>Zebulun</b><br>Zebulun's territory was located near the sea, providing opportunities for trade and commerce (<a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>). The tribe's location and role in trade reflect the importance of economic activity in supporting the community and God's work. Zebulun's inclusion in the blessings of Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a>) underscores the tribe's significance in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/leah.htm">Leah</a></b><br>Leah is the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons. She was given to Jacob in marriage through the deception of her father, Laban, and is often seen as the less favored wife compared to her sister Rachel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a></b><br>Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. His birthright was significant, but he later lost his preeminence due to his actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon</a></b><br>The second son of Jacob and Leah. Simeon, along with his brother Levi, is known for his violent reaction to the defilement of their sister Dinah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a></b><br>The third son of Jacob and Leah. Levi's descendants became the priestly tribe of Israel, serving in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The fourth son of Jacob and Leah. Judah's lineage is significant as it leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>The fifth son of Jacob and Leah. Issachar's descendants were known for their understanding of the times and seasons.<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>The sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Zebulun's descendants were known for their maritime activities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family_dynamics.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics</a></b><br>Despite human flaws and favoritism, God works through family situations to fulfill His purposes. Leah, though less favored, became the mother of significant tribes in Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a></b><br>The sons of Leah are foundational to the history of Israel. Understanding their roles helps us see the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_actions.htm">Consequences of Actions</a></b><br>Reuben's loss of his birthright and Simeon and Levi's violent actions remind us that our choices have lasting impacts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_redemption.htm">God's Grace and Redemption</a></b><br>Judah's lineage, leading to Christ, shows God's grace in using imperfect people to bring about His perfect plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_12_tribes_of_israel.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23-26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18-20</a>; <a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8-15</a>; <a href="/exodus/1-2.htm">Exodus 1:2, 3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin</span> (Cf. <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-24</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a>; <a href="/genesis/46-19.htm">Genesis 46:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/30-4.htm">Genesis 30:4-8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Genesis 30:9-13</a>): <span class="cmt_word">these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padan-aram.</span> All except Benjamin were born there. Either this is an instance of the summary style of Scripture in which minute verbal accuracy is not always preserved (Inglis), or the whole period of Jacob s pilgrimage to Mesopotamia and back is intended by his residence in Padan-aram (Kalisch). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/35-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Leah</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> </span><span class="str2">Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were Reuben</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאוּבֵ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ū·ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jacob,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲקֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Simeon,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְעוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Levi,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵוִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Judah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Issachar,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשָּׂשכָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Zebulun.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְבוּלֻֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 35:23 The sons of Leah: Reuben Jacob's firstborn (Gen. 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