Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
Simeon was the second born son of Leah and Jacob. Leah conceived Simeon and said, because the LORD has heard that I was hated, he has therefore given me this son also.
Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah. The LORD appointed Aaron, the brother of Moses and his sons to minister unto the LORD in the priest’s office. At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, and the second son of Zilpah, the hand-maid whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah. The descendants of Asher were given the territory along the Mediterranean in the northwest corner of Palestine.
Relationship jealousy takes the involvement of three people. That can be husband, wife and a child, or it can be between siblings one or both parents. The Bible gives us many examples of jealousy and the out come of that jealousy.
Rachel was the wife of Jacob who founded the twelve tribes of Israel. The characteristic we see from Rachel is jealousy, resentfulness, she was a loving and giving wife and mother. Rachel is a reminder to us that being beautiful, having a great job and husband does not bring happiness.