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Genesis 29:29-35 English Standard Version (ESV)

29. (Laban gave his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.)

30. So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years.

31. When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.

32. And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.”

33. She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon.

34. Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi.

35. And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she ceased bearing.