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24 And she called his name Joseph; and said, The Lord shall add to me another son.

25 ¶ And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.

26 Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee.

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24 She named him Joseph,[a](A) and said, “May the Lord add to me another son.”(B)

Jacob’s Flocks Increase

25 After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way(C) so I can go back to my own homeland.(D) 26 Give me my wives and children, for whom I have served you,(E) and I will be on my way. You know how much work I’ve done for you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add.