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Genesis 30:20

King James Version (KJV)

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And Leah said, God hath endued me [with] a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.

Genesis 30:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 30:20

Theological / Devotional

Zebulun. In naming her sixth son Zebulun, “dwelling,” Leah expressed her hope that now Jacob would prefer her to her barren sister. She was bidding for the first place in his affections, bidding for him to “dwell” with her in the honored relationship of first wife.

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