Genesis 33:2

And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.

Cross-references

In Genesis 29:30, Jacob's love for Rachel is established, explaining his protective placement of her and Joseph here.

Genesis 30:22–24 Historical context

In Genesis 30:22-24, Joseph's birth to Rachel is recorded, highlighting why he is with her in this arrangement.

In Genesis 37:3, Jacob's love for Joseph is explicit, reinforcing the favoritism shown by placing him last here.

In Genesis 42:4, Jacob's fear for Benjamin echoes his protective behavior towards Joseph shown here.

Genesis 35:23 Historical context

In Genesis 35:23, Leah's sons are listed, specifying who her children are in Jacob's family arrangement.