Genesis 30:17

And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son.

Cross-references

In Genesis 30:6, Rachel likewise credits God with hearing her when she conceives Dan — both wives experience God answering their prayers for children.

In Genesis 30:22, God 'hearkened' to Rachel in the same way — both wives are heard by God and given sons, building a narrative parallel between them.

Genesis 30:9 Historical context

In Genesis 30:9, Leah had stopped bearing and gave Zilpah to Jacob — now God hearkens to Leah again, resuming her fertility after that pause.

In 1 Samuel 1:20, Hannah also conceives after God hears her prayer — both are women whose prayers for a child are directly answered by God.

In 1 Samuel 1:27, Hannah likewise prayed for a child and received an answer — both mothers bear sons after God hears their petition.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

In Luke 1:13, Gabriel tells Zechariah 'thy prayer is heard' — the same pattern: God hearkening to prayer and granting a son.