Genesis 29:31-35

Common English Bible

Jacob’s sons are born

³¹ When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, he opened her womb; but Rachel was unable to have children. ³² Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben^[a] because she said, “The Lord saw my harsh treatment, and now my husband will love me.” ³³ She became pregnant again and gave birth to a son. She said, “The Lord heard that I was unloved, so he gave me this son too,” and she named him Simeon.^{[b] 34} She became pregnant again and gave birth to a son. She said, “Now, this time my husband will embrace me,^[c] since I have given birth to three sons for him.” So she named him Levi.^{[d] 35} She became pregnant again and gave birth to a son. She said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” So she named him Judah.^[e] Then she stopped bearing children.