Saturday, April 9, 2016

The Twelve sons of Jacob and Their Mothers



The 12 sons of Jacob, Their Mothers, and Meaning of Their Names

Jacob had a total of twelve sons born to him from two wives - Leah and Rachel, and two handmaids - Bilhah, Zilpah. The order of their birth has significance in God's plan for the children and nation of Israel, and our world. 

  
Name
Born
Mother
Meaning
Scripture
2246 AM (1759 BC)
A son
2247 AM (1757 BC)
One who hears or God hears
2248 AM (1756 BC)
Joining
2249 AM (1755 BC)
Praise the LORD
Dan
2249 AM (1755 BC)
Judged
2250 AM (1754 BC)
My struggle
Gad
2251 AM (1753 BC)
A troop, company
2252 AM (1752 BC)
Happy
2252 AM (1752 BC)
Reward; Recompense
2253 AM (1751 BC)
Gifts; Honor
2259 AM (1745 BC)
God shall add
2266 AM (1739 BC)
son of my right hand

 Meaning of Leah, mother of the six sons to Jacob:  To be weary, grieved, offended

Meaning of Rachel, mother of two sons to JacobEwe - The Daughter

Meaning of Bilhah,  mother of two sons to JacobTerror or Calamity

Meaning of Zilpah, mother of two sons to Jacob To drip, drop, sprinkle, or pour

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