Lev 18:18 | TNotes | STEP | 18:18 The word rivals (Hebrew tsarah ) vividly describes the relationship between Leah and Rachel (Gen 29:16–30:24 ) and Hannah and Peninnah (1 Sam 1:6 ); in both cases, the fellow wives were driven to bitter rivalry for their husband’s affections.

bGen 29:16–30:24►

c1 Sam 1:6►

‏ Leviticus 18:18

18:18 ^a The word rivals (Hebrew tsarah) vividly describes the relationship between Leah and Rachel (Gen 29:16–30:24 ^b) and Hannah and Peninnah (1 Sam 1:6 ^c); in both cases, the fellow wives were driven to bitter rivalry for their husband’s affections.