Overview
The Bible addresses zilpah across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Jacob, Leah, Betrothal and Laban. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Leah, Zilpah, Jacob and Laban.
Key Bible verses about zilpah
Old Testament
Genesis
And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a son.
And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad. Gad: that is, A troop, or, company
And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a second son.
And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Happy: Heb. In my happiness Asher: that is, Happy
And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.
These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls.
People in the Bible and zilpah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zilpah for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 29:24, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Leah, Zilpah and Jacob and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jacob, Leah, Betrothal and Laban.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zilpah?
The Bible addresses zilpah across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Jacob, Leah, Betrothal and Laban. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Leah, Zilpah, Jacob and Laban.
How many Bible verses are about zilpah?
The Bible references zilpah in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zilpah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 29:24: “And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zilpah?
Leah, Zilpah, Jacob, Laban and Gad.
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