Topical Encyclopedia Jacob, also known as Israel, is a patriarch in the Hebrew Bible, and his account is foundational to the history of the Israelites. Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and the grandson of Abraham and Sarah. He had twelve sons, who became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. These sons were born to Jacob through his two wives, Leah and Rachel, and their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah.1. Reuben: Reuben was Jacob's firstborn son, born to Leah. His birth is recorded in Genesis 29:32: "And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, 'Because the LORD has looked upon my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.'" 2. Simeon: Simeon was Leah's second son. Genesis 29:33 states, "And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, 'Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son also.' So she named him Simeon." 3. Levi: Levi, the third son of Leah, is mentioned in Genesis 29:34: "Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, 'Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.' Therefore he was named Levi." 4. Judah: Judah was Leah's fourth son. Genesis 29:35 records, "And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, 'This time I will praise the LORD.' Therefore she named him Judah. Then she stopped having children." 5. Dan: Dan was the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. Genesis 30:5-6 states, "And Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. Then Rachel said, 'God has vindicated me; He has heard my voice and given me a son.' Therefore she named him Dan." 6. Naphtali: Naphtali was Bilhah's second son. Genesis 30:7-8 records, "Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. Then Rachel said, 'With mighty wrestlings I have wrestled with my sister and have prevailed.' So she named him Naphtali." 7. Gad: Gad was the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Genesis 30:9-11 states, "When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she took her maidservant Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife. And Leah’s maidservant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. Then Leah said, 'How fortunate!' So she named him Gad." 8. Asher: Asher was Zilpah's second son. Genesis 30:12-13 records, "When Leah’s maidservant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son, Leah said, 'How happy I am! For the women will call me happy.' So she named him Asher." 9. Issachar: Issachar was Leah's fifth son. Genesis 30:17-18 states, "And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son. Then Leah said, 'God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.' So she named him Issachar." 10. Zebulun: Zebulun was Leah's sixth son. Genesis 30:19-20 records, "And Leah conceived again and bore Jacob a sixth son. 'God has given me a good gift,' Leah said. 'This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.' So she named him Zebulun." 11. Joseph: Joseph was the first son of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife. Genesis 30:22-24 states, "Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, and she conceived and bore a son. 'God has taken away my shame,' she said. She named him Joseph, saying, 'May the LORD add to me another son.'" 12. Benjamin: Benjamin was Rachel's second son and the youngest of Jacob's children. His birth is recorded in Genesis 35:16-18: "While they were still on the move, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, 'Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.' And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-Oni. But his father called him Benjamin." These twelve sons of Jacob are significant figures in biblical history, each becoming the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. Their accounts and the blessings Jacob bestowed upon them are detailed in the Book of Genesis, particularly in Genesis 49, where Jacob prophesies over each son before his death. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 35:23-26The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun: Nave's Topical Index Library Jacob Boehme: his Life and Spirit Chapter xxxvi Chapter xxv Chapter xxii Chapter xlix And Judas Iscariot The Gospel of Matthew The Pentateuch. Chapter xi Book iii. --Of the Harmony of the Fathers of the Old and New ... Resources Why does God refer to Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? | GotQuestions.orgDid Jacob placing branches in front of his flock really result in the offspring being speckled and spotted? | GotQuestions.org What is the Pride of Jacob (Amos 8:7)? | GotQuestions.org Jacob: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Iconoclasm: Destroyed by Jacob Jacob: Charges his Sons to Bury Him in the Field of Machpelah Jacob: Deborah, Rebekah's Nurse, Dies, and is Buried at Beth-El Jacob: Dissatisfied With Laban's Treatment and Returns to the Land of Canaan Jacob: Dreads to Meet Esau; Sends Him Presents; Wrestles With an Angel Jacob: Erects a Monument at Rachel's Grave Jacob: Esau Seeks to Kill, Escapes to Padan-Aram Jacob: Exacts a Promise from Joseph to Bury Him With his Forefathers Jacob: Fradulently Obtains his Father's Blessing Jacob: Given in Answer to Prayer Jacob: Gives the Land of the Amorites to Joseph Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Jacob: Hears That Joseph is Still Alive Jacob: His Benediction Upon Joseph and his Two Sons Jacob: His Daughter, Dinah, is Raped Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Asher Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Benjamin Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Dan Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Gad Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Issachar Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Joseph Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Judah Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Naphtali Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Simeon and Levi Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Upon Reuben Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Zebulun Jacob: His Grief Over the Detention of Simeon and the Demand for Benjamin to be Taken Into Egypt Jacob: His Grief Over the Loss of Joseph Jacob: His Partiality for his Son, Joseph, and the Consequent Jealousy of his Other Sons Jacob: His Vision of the Ladder Jacob: Joseph's Prophetic Dream Concerning Jacob: Journeys to Shalem, where he Purchase a Parcel of Ground from Hamor and Erects an Altar Jacob: List of the Names of his Twelve Sons Jacob: Lives in Egypt for Seventeen Years Jacob: Lives in the Land of Canaan Jacob: Meets Angels of God on the Journey, and Calls the Place "Mahanaim" Jacob: Obtains Esau's Birthright for Just One Bowl of Stew Jacob: Pharaoh Receives Him, and is Blessed by Jacob Jacob: Prophecies Concerning Himself and his Descendants Jacob: Reconciliation of, With Esau Jacob: Returns to Arbah, the City of his Father Jacob: Returns to Beth-El, where he Builds an Altar, and Erects and Dedicates a Pillar Jacob: Sends to Egypt to Buy Corn (Grain) Jacob: Serves Fourteen Years for Leah and Rachel Jacob: Sharp Practice of, With the Flocks and Herds of Laban Jacob: Sojourns in Haran With his Uncle, Laban Jacob: Son of Isaac, and the Twin Brother of Esau Jacob: The Incest of his Son, Reuben, With his Concubine, Bilhah Jacob: The Land of Goshen Assigned To Jacob: The List of his Children and Grandchildren Who Went Down Into Egypt Related Terms |
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