PatriarchOld Testament

Leah

GenesisRuth

About

Elder daughter of Laban, given to Jacob as his wife by deception on the wedding night. Though not as loved as Rachel, God saw her condition and opened her womb first. She bore Jacob six sons and a daughter, including Judah (ancestor of David and Jesus) and Levi (ancestor of the priests).

Relationships

SpouseJacobHusband

FatherLabanFather

SonReubenFirstborn son

SonSimeonSon

SonLeviSon, priestly tribe

SonJudahSon, ancestor of David

SonIssacharSon

SonZebulunSon

DaughterDinahDaughter

Key Scripture Appearances

Genesis 29:16