Genesis 30:20

And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.

Cross-reference

Genesis 30:15 Historical context

Genesis 30:15's mandrake exchange leads to Leah's conception and birth of Zebulun, named in 30:20.

Genesis 35:23 Historical context

Genesis 35:23 lists Zebulun among Leah's sons, confirming his birth and family role as in 30:20.

Genesis 49:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 49:13 prophesies Zebulun's future dwelling, building on his identity from 30:20.

In Genesis 29:33, Leah names Simeon hoping Jacob will love her — Zebulun continues this same pattern: Leah believes more sons will finally bring her honor and acceptance.

Genesis 29:34 shows Leah's similar hope when naming Levi, echoing her words for Zebulun in 30:20.

Genesis 46:14 Historical context

Genesis 46:14 enumerates Zebulun's sons, extending the lineage from his birth in 30:20.

Matthew 4:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 4:13 places Jesus in Zebulun's territory, connecting NT ministry to the OT tribal region from 30:20.

Judges 4:10 Historical context

Judges 4:10 includes Zebulun's tribe in a key battle, showing the tribe's ongoing role from 30:20.

Judges 5:14 Historical context

Judges 5:14 praises Zebulun's tribe for their contribution, linking back to the patriarch in 30:20.

Psalm 68:27 Related theme

Psalm 68:27 mentions Zebulun's princes, acknowledging the tribe founded by the son born in 30:20.