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    Leah Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on leah bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Genesis 29:16 (KJV)

      Who was Leah's father?

      Answer: Laban

      Study note. And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. (Genesis 29:16)

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    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 29:17 (KJV)

      How is Leah described physically?

      Answer: Tender eyed

      Study note. Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. (Genesis 29:17)

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    3. Lesson 3 · Genesis 29:23 (KJV)

      How did Jacob end up married to Leah first?

      Answer: Laban deceived him by giving Leah instead of Rachel

      Study note. And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her. And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid. (Genesis 29:23-24)

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    4. Lesson 4 · Genesis 29:27 (KJV)

      How many additional years did Jacob serve for Rachel after marrying Leah?

      Answer: Seven years

      Study note. Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years. (Genesis 29:27)

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    5. Lesson 5 · Genesis 29:32 (KJV)

      Who was Leah's first son?

      Answer: Reuben

      Study note. And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction. (Genesis 29:32)

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    6. Lesson 6 · Genesis 29:33 (KJV)

      What did Leah name her second son, and why?

      Answer: Simeon — because the LORD hath heard she was hated

      Study note. And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. (Genesis 29:33)

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    7. Lesson 7 · Genesis 29:35 (KJV)

      What did Leah name her fourth son, meaning 'praise'?

      Answer: Judah

      Study note. And she conceived again, and bare a son: and said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah. (Genesis 29:35)

      Read Genesis 29:35 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Genesis 30:14 (KJV)

      What did Reuben find in the field that he gave to his mother Leah?

      Answer: Mandrakes

      Study note. And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. (Genesis 30:14)

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    9. Lesson 9 · Genesis 30:20 (KJV)

      How many sons did Leah bear to Jacob in total?

      Answer: Six

      Study note. Leah bore Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun — six sons, plus a daughter Dinah. (Genesis 29-30)

      Read Genesis 30:20 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Genesis 49:31 (KJV)

      Where was Leah buried?

      Answer: The cave of Machpelah

      Study note. And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre... which is Hebron... there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah. (Genesis 49:31)

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does leah bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?