Have you ever noticed how that Bible people’s names always match their personalities? How did that happen? Just wondering. Here is the list of names given to Jacob’s twelve sons. Each name is followed by its meaning. I have also included each son’s mother to help you put this puzzle together. The names are also given by birth order. If you trace this list through the Old Testament you will notice that it is given in many different orders. Not sure why but it would be an interesting study. So, here they are: Ruben - He has seen my misery Leah Simeon - One who hears Leah Levi - Attached Leah Judah - Praise Leah Dan - Vindicated Bilhah, Rachel’s slave Naphtali - My struggle Bilhah, Rachel’s slave Gad - good fortune Zilpah, Leah’s slave Asher - Happy Zilpah, Leah’s slave Issachar - Reward Leah Zebulun - Honor Leah Joseph - May he add Rachel Benjamin - Son of my right hand Rachel Well okay, their names didn’t always represent their character but it seemed to...
These are devotional, and other, thoughts from a guy who lived in Brazil from 1997 to 2023. I recount personal experiences and Bible applications with most of my posts. These "posts" are mostly for me but if you want to, you can read them too!