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Bilhah

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[bil-huh] / ˈbɪl hə /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the mother of Dan and Naphtali.


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“We know the names of the four: Venus, Bilhah, Titus, and Juba, two women and two men.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023

The Handmaid designation refers to the biblical story of Rachel and her servant Bilhah, who had children with Rachel’s husband Jacob because Rachel was barren.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2017

Bilhah & Zilpah: because we gave birth to 4 of the 12 tribes and most don't know our names.

From Time • May 28, 2014

His first prayer to God concerned Reuben, for whom he implored forgiveness for his sin with Bilhah.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3 by Radin, Paul

He was a boy with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Genesis by Anonymous