Genesis 30:12

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son,”

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BSBPD

“When Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Zilpah Leah’s handmaid bare Jacob a second son.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Zilpah, Leah's maid-servant, beareth a second son to Jacob,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 30:12 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 1:40From the sons of Asher, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,
  2. Ezekiel 48:2Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.

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