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Bilhah

Genesis

When

c. 1922–1900 BC· In the text

Placed by the story. The date is a rough guide. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

uncertain — possibly "carefree" · Hebrew

About

Rachel's maidservant, given to Jacob as a wife when Rachel was barren. She bore Jacob two sons — Dan and Naphtali — who became heads of two of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Relationships

SpouseJacobHusband; she was Rachel's servant, given to him

SonDanFirstborn son

SonNaphtaliSecond son

Key Scripture AppearancesKJV

Genesis 30:3

And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her.Genesis 30:3, KJV

Genesis 30:5

And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.Genesis 30:5, KJV

Genesis 30:7

And Bilhah Rachel’s maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.Genesis 30:7, KJV

Genesis 35:25

And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:Genesis 35:25, KJV

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