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Genesis 30:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.

Genesis 30:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 30:13

Theological / Devotional

Asher. Zilpah’s second son was named Asher, “the happy one,” or “bringer of happiness.” She said literally, “to my happiness, for daughters call me happy,” that is, as a mother of many children. In statements she made upon the birth of three of her own first four sons, Leah had recognized Jehovah (ch. 29:32, 33, 35). Now, with those born to her maid, she seems not to think of God. They were the successful and welcome result of her own clever devising.

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