33 She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, “The Lord heard that I am neglected and has given me this son also.” So she named him Simeon.[a]

34 She conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, “At last, my husband will become attached to me because I have borne three sons for him.” Therefore he was named Levi.[b]

35 And she conceived again, gave birth to a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she named him Judah.[c](A) Then Leah stopped having children.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 29:33 In Hb, the name Simeon sounds like “has heard.”
  2. 29:34 In Hb, the name Levi sounds like “attached to.”
  3. 29:35 In Hb, the name Judah sounds like “praise.”

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible, green cloth over board
CSB (in)courage Devotional Bible, green cloth over board
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $15.49
Save: $34.50 (69%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB, Here's Hope, NT,  - Case of 48
CSB, Here's Hope, NT, - Case of 48
Retail: $72.00
Our Price: $54.99
Save: $17.01 (24%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, burgundy
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, burgundy
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)