Genesis 30 - The sons of Jacob
God promised Jacob (later to be called Israel) that his descendants would be like the dust of the earth (Genesis 28:14). This promise began to take shape as he had thirteen children; twelve sons and a daughter. Jacob had four wives. Each bore at least two sons. Use the clues below to find out who was the oldest and youngest son of each wife.
Bilhah Leah Rachel Zilpah
Dan X      
Gad       X
Joseph     X  
Reuben   X    
Asher       X
Benjamin     X  
Naphtali X      
Zebulun   X    
Leah bore Reuben, but did not have Asher.
Benjamin was Rachel's son, but was not a full brother to Gad.
Naphtali was Bilhah's son, but Joseph was not his full brother.
Rachel was not Dan's mother.
Asher and Gad were full brothers.
Copyright 2002 by Don Crownover