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These were the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan Aram. <a href="/nlt/genesis/35.htm">New Living Translation</a> The sons of Zilpah, Leah’s servant, were Gad and Asher. These are the names of the sons who were born to Jacob at Paddan-aram. <a href="/esv/genesis/35.htm">English Standard Version</a> The sons of Zilpah, Leah’s servant: Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/kjv/genesis/35.htm">King James Bible</a> And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/35.htm">New King James Version</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah’s maidservant, were Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Padan Aram. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah’s female slave, were Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/nasb/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1995</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah&#8217s maid: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah’s maid: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/lsb/genesis/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah’s servant-woman: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/amp/genesis/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah’s maid: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/csb/genesis/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of Leah’s slave Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The sons of Leah&#8217s slave Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/asv/genesis/35.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid: Gad and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, that were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/erv/genesis/35.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/gwt/genesis/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The sons of Leah's slave [Zilpah]were Gad and Asher. These were Jacob's sons, who were born in Paddan Aram. <a href="/gnt/genesis/35.htm">Good News Translation</a> The sons of Leah's slave Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These sons were born in Mesopotamia. <a href="/isv/genesis/35.htm">International Standard Version</a> Leah's servant Zilpah's sons were Gad and Asher. These were Jacob's sons who were born to him while he lived in Paddan-aram. <a href="/msb/genesis/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the sons of Leah?s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/net/genesis/35.htm">NET Bible</a> The sons of Zilpah, Leah's servant, were Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan Aram. <a href="/nheb/genesis/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the sons of Zilpah, Leah?s servant: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan Aram. <a href="/wbt/genesis/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Padan-aram. <a href="/web/genesis/35.htm">World English Bible</a> The sons of Zilpah (Leah’s servant): Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan Aram. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And sons of Zilpah, Leah’s maidservant: Gad and Asher. These [are] sons of Jacob, who have been born to him in Padan-Aram. <a href="/ylt/genesis/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And sons of Zilpah, Leah's maid-servant: Gad and Asher. These are sons of Jacob, who have been born to him in Padan-Aram. <a href="/slt/genesis/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The sons of Zilpah; Leah's maid: Gad and Asher. These the sons of Jacob which were born to him in Padan Aram.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The sons of Zelpha, Lia's handmaid: Gad and Aser: these are the sons of Jacob, that were born to him in Mesopotamia of Syria. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The sons of Zilpah, handmaid of Leah: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Mesopotamia of Syria. <a href="/nabre/genesis/35.htm">New American Bible</a> the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The sons of Zilpah, Leah’s maid: Gad and Asher. These were the sons of Jacob who were born to him in Paddan-aram.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's maid: Gad, and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob that were born to him in Padan-aram. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the sons of Zelpha, the Handmaid of Leah: Gad and Ashir: these are the sons of Yaquuv that were born to him in Padan d'Aram.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid: Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, that were born to him in Paddan-aram. <a href="/sep/genesis/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the sons of Zelpha, the hand-maid of Lea; Gad and Aser. These are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Mesopotamia of Syria. <a href="/parallel/genesis/35-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8949" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">The Sons of Jacob</a> …25The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. 26<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">And 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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: šip̄·ḥaṯ (N-fsc) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">maidservant</a> <a href="/hebrew/2153.htm" title="2153: zil·pāh (N-proper-fs) -- One of Jacob's wives.: from an unused root apparently meaning to trickle, as myrrh; fragrant dropping; Zilpah, Leah's maid.">Zilpah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: gāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet.">were Gad</a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: wə·’ā·šêr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">and Asher.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the sons</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/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yul·laḏ- (V-QalPass-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">were born</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6307.htm" title="6307: bə·p̄ad·dan (Prep) -- The place where Rachel died. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">Paddan-aram.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/30-19.htm">Genesis 30:19-20</a> Again Leah conceived and bore a sixth son to Jacob. / “God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun. <a href="/genesis/30-24.htm">Genesis 30:24</a> She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.” <a href="/genesis/46-19.htm">Genesis 46:19-20</a> The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin. / Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-27</a> Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ... <a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a> 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; ... <a href="/numbers/1-32.htm">Numbers 1:32-35</a> From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. / And from the sons of Manasseh, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ... <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23-27</a> These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-24</a> Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” / Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head. ... <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29-31</a> This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a> These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a> Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ... <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Ezekiel 48:24-28</a> Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. / Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west. ... <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a> 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. <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Luke 6:13-16</a> 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; ... <a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-51</a> The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid: Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.And the sons.<a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Genesis 30:9-13</a> When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife… <a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16-18</a> And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli… in Padan-aram.<a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a> And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.<a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Genesis 25:20</a> And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.<a href="/genesis/28-2.htm">Genesis 28:2</a> Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Born</a> <a href="/genesis/30-11.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Leah's</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Padanaram</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Padan-Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Paddan</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Paddan-Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Zilpah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/genesis/36-4.htm">Born</a> <a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Gad</a> <a href="/exodus/2-5.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Leah's</a> <a href="/exodus/2-5.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/exodus/11-5.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/exodus/11-5.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Padanaram</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Padan-Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Paddan</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Paddan-Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Zilpah</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 35</div>1. <a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.</a> 2. <a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">He purges his house of idols.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/35-6.htm">He builds an altar at Bethel.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">God blesses Jacob at Bethel.</a> 10. <a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Jacob Named Israel.</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar.</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Reuben lies with Bilhah.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">The sons of Jacob.</a> 27. <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron.</a> 28. <a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">The age, death, and burial of Isaac.</a> </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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Zilpah was given to Leah by her father Laban as a maidservant, and Leah later gave her to Jacob as a wife to bear children on her behalf, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures when a wife was unable to conceive or desired more children. Gad and Asher, the sons of Zilpah, became two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Gad's name means "good fortune," reflecting Leah's hope for prosperity, while Asher means "happy" or "blessed," indicating Leah's joy. These names reflect the cultural importance of names as expressions of parental hopes and divine favor. The tribes of Gad and Asher later settled on the east and west sides of the Jordan River, respectively, with Gad's territory being known for its military prowess and Asher's for its fertile lands.These are the sons of Jacob, Jacob, later named Israel, is a central patriarchal figure in the Bible. His twelve sons are the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel, each playing a significant role in the unfolding narrative of the Israelites. Jacob's life, marked by struggles and divine encounters, reflects the broader story of Israel's relationship with God. The listing of his sons underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make him a great nation. Jacob's complex family dynamics, involving multiple wives and concubines, illustrate the cultural practices of the time and the challenges of polygamous households.who were born to him in Paddan-aram. Paddan-aram, located in the region of Mesopotamia, is where Jacob fled to escape his brother Esau's wrath and where he lived with his uncle Laban. This area, known for its fertile land and trade routes, was a significant location in the patriarchal narratives. Jacob's time in Paddan-aram was marked by labor for Laban, marriage to Leah and Rachel, and the birth of his children. This period was crucial for Jacob's personal development and spiritual growth, as he experienced God's provision and protection. The mention of Paddan-aram highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply Jacob's descendants and the beginning of the nation of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> Also known as Israel, he is the patriarch whose twelve sons became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. His life is a journey of faith, transformation, and covenant with God. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zilpah.htm">Zilpah</a> Leah's servant, given to Jacob as a wife by Leah. She bore Jacob two sons, Gad and Asher, contributing to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gad.htm">Gad</a> The seventh son of Jacob, born to Zilpah. His name is associated with fortune or good luck, reflecting Leah's hope for prosperity. 4. <a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a> The eighth son of Jacob, also born to Zilpah. His name means "happy" or "blessed," indicating Leah's joy and the blessings anticipated for his lineage. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a> A region in Mesopotamia where Jacob lived and worked for his uncle Laban. It is significant as the place where Jacob's family grew and God's promises began to unfold.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family_dynamics.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics</a> Despite human imperfections and complex family relationships, God's plan unfolds through Jacob's family. We can trust God's sovereignty in our own family situations. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a> The names Gad and Asher reflect hope and blessing. In our lives, the names and labels we embrace can shape our identity and outlook. Choose names that align with God's promises. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">Fulfillment of God's Promises</a> The birth of Jacob's sons in Paddan-aram is a step toward the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. God's promises may take time, but they are sure and steadfast. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_servants_in_god's_plan.htm">Role of Servants in God's Plan</a> Zilpah, though a servant, played a crucial role in God's plan. This reminds us that God values and uses all people, regardless of their social status, for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'his_mercy_endures_forever'.htm">Who was Zilpah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zilpah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zilpah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) In Padan-aram.--The words are to be taken only generally, as Benjamin was born in Canaan. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/35-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the sons וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Leah’s לֵאָ֖ה (lê·’āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob maidservant שִׁפְחַ֥ת (šip̄·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> Maid, maidservant Zilpah זִלְפָּ֛ה (zil·pāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2153.htm">Strong's 2153: </a> Zilpah -- one of Jacob's wives [were] Gad גָּ֣ד (gāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet and Asher. וְאָשֵׁ֑ר (wə·’ā·šêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine These אֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that were born יֻלַּד־ (yul·laḏ-) Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to him ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> in בְּפַדַּ֥ן (bə·p̄ad·dan) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Paddan-aram. אֲרָֽם׃ (’ă·rām) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6307.htm">Strong's 6307: </a> Paddan-aram -- the place where Rachel died <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 35:26 The sons of Zilpah Leah's handmaid: Gad (Gen. 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