Why Leah Wept and Rachel Named Her Son Joseph

Another interpretation of (Genesis 30:23) "God has gathered." Rather, in the hour that Rebekah bore Jacob and Esau, two daughters were born to Laban. And they sent letters to one another, saying: You have begotten two daughters, and I two sons. Let us give these to these. And Leah would hear of the deeds of Esau and weep, while Rachel would hear of the deeds of Jacob and rejoice. [How do we know that Leah would weep? As it is said] (Genesis 29:17): "And Leah's eyes were weak." The interpreter of Rabbi Yose interpreted: What is "weak" (rakkot)? "Bleary" (tziryaniot, meaning circular). Rabbi Yohanan said to him: You have not interpreted well. Then what is "weak" (rakkot)? "Long-lasting" (arukkot), for all that the Holy One, blessed be He, gave to her was long-lasting: high priesthood, and kingship, and the anointing oil. And when Leah bore for Jacob, Rachel was distressed, saying: Perhaps Esau will take her, since I have not borne a son. And when she bore Joseph she said: "God has gathered up my shame." And there is no "shame" but foreskin, as it is said (Genesis 34:14): "For it is a shame to us." (Genesis 30:24:) "And she called his name Joseph, saying: May the LORD add for me another son." She foresaw by the Holy Spirit that she would bear only one other son.