15 Unique Bible Facts about Rachel and Leah
15 Unique Bible Facts about Rachel and Leah
- Rachel and Leah were the first two wives of Jacob (Genesis 29:16-30).
- Rachel and Leah were sisters, the daughters of Laban (Genesis 29:16).
- Rachel was the younger sister and was favored by Jacob (Genesis 29:30).
- Rachel was barren, but Leah bore Jacob six sons and one daughter (Genesis 29:31-30:21).
- Rachel eventually gave birth to two sons, Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 30:22-24).
- Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-20).
- Leah was the mother of Judah, whose descendants include King David and Jesus (Genesis 29:35).
- Leah also bore Jacob four other sons and a daughter (Genesis 29:31-30:21).
- Rachel and Leah had a sister named Dinah (Genesis 30:21).
- Rachel and Leah’s father was Laban, who tricked and deceived Jacob (Genesis 29:25-30).
- Rachel stole her father’s idols (Genesis 31:19).
- Rachel and Leah were both buried in the same tomb (Genesis 35:19-20).
- Rachel’s tomb was located in Bethlehem (Genesis 48:7).
- Leah’s tomb was located in the Field of Machpelah near Mamre (Genesis 49:29-31).
- Rachel is mentioned by name in the New Testament (Matthew 2:18).
