Light emitting device

A light emitting device comprising:

• a package comprising:
• a first lead comprising:
• a first electrode terminal extending in a longitudinal direction and having a first thickness in a thickness direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction;
• and
• a first holding portion connected to the first electrode terminal and having a thickness smaller than the first thickness in the thickness direction, the first holding portion having a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface in the thickness direction;
• and
• a second lead comprising:
• a second electrode terminal facing the first electrode terminal in the thickness direction;
• and
• a connection electrically connected to the first lead without adding additional material;
• a molded body holding the first lead and the second lead and covering the front surface and the rear surface of the first holding portion;
• a light emitting element provided on the second lead.