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Laban

Facts:

In the Old Testament, Laban was the uncle and father-in-law of Jacob.

  • Jacob lived with Laban's household in Padan Aram and managed his sheep and goats as a condition of marriage to Laban's daughters.
  • Jacob's preference was for Laban's daughter Rachel to be his wife.
  • Laban deceived Jacob and made him marry his oldest daughter Leah first before giving Rachel to him as his wife.

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(See also: Jacob, Nahor, Leah, Rachel)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H3837