Leah, the Hated Wife

1. “Jacob despised Leah and the despised wife gave birth to Judah.” C. Judah was the promised seed that God told Abraham about in Genesis 12:3.

The Example of Leah

F. When Leah sees Reuben, her mind looks to God, and she is filled with gratitude towards God that He cares. 1. Leah is amazed that the great God of the Universe should even care about her affliction.

Leah and Rachel

F. Instead of accepting Leah as his God chosen wife, we read in verse 28 what Jacob did instead.