Rachel and Leah’s rivalry
Who did Jacob marry first Rachel or Leah?
What is Leah
Who were the two sons Rachel gave birth to?
Joseph and Benjamin
Who did Rachel steal idols from?
Her Father
Where is Rachel’s tomb located?
Near Bethlehem
Why did Jacob marry Leah before Rachel?
Because of the father’s influence
Which of Rachel’s sons became a powerful leader in Egypt?
Joseph
Why did Rachel steal the idol?
To secure inheritance rights
Why is Rachel associated with mourning in Jewish tradition?
Her ancestors
What did Leah have that Rachel desperately wanted?
Children
What tragic event happened to Rachel while giving birth to?
She died
Who did Jacob fight with?
Laban
What was Rachel buried in?
A tomb
Why did Rachel and Leah have the rivalry?
Because Rachel was Jacob’s true love but he married Leah first. Also Leah could have children and Rachel couldnt.
What was Rachel’s reaction when she finally gave birth to her first son?
Grateful to God that he granted her with a child
Who did Jacob and his family leave from?
Laban
What is Rachel remembered as?
Beloved wife and mother
What were the names of Rachel and Leah’s maidservants, who also bore Jacob’s children?
Bilhah and Zilpah
What was Benjamin original name?
Ben-Oni
What is an idol?
An idol is an object, image, or representation that people worship or place excessive importance on, often in place of God.
what is Bethlehem considered to the Jewish tradition?
A very significant site