BILHAH

The handmaid of Rachel, given by her to her husband Jacob when herself childless, that she might become a mother through her handmaid. Bilhah was the mother of Dan and Naphtali, Ge 30:1- 8.

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Bilhah. Bilhah
Faltering; bashful, Rachel’s handmaid, whom she gave to Jacob (Gen. 29:29). She was the mother of Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:3-8). Reuben was cursed by his father for committing adultry with her (35:22; 49:4). He was deprived of the birth-right, which was given to the sons of Joseph.

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Bilhah. Bilhan, who is old or confused

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BILHAH. 1. Rachael's servant Bears children by Jacob Ge 29:29; 30:3,4; 37:2
* Mother of Dan and Naphtali Ge 30:1-8; 35:25; 46:23-25
* Reuben's incest with Ge 35:22; 49:4

2. A place in the land of Simeon 1Ch 4:29
* Called BALAH Jos 19:3
* And BAALAH Jos 15:29

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(timid, bashful), handmaid of Rachel, (Genesis 29:29) and concubine of Jacob, to whom she bore Dan and Naphtali. (Genesis 30:3-8; 35:25; 46:25; 1 Chronicles 7:13) (B.C 53.)