# 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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## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 24:28-30](en/tn/gen/help/24/28)
* [Genesis 24:50-51](en/tn/gen/help/24/50)
* [Genesis 27:43-45](en/tn/gen/help/27/43)
* [Genesis 28:1-2](en/tn/gen/help/28/01)
* [Genesis 29:4-6](en/tn/gen/help/29/04)
* [Genesis 29:13-14](en/tn/gen/help/29/13)
* [Genesis 30:25-26](en/tn/gen/help/30/25)
* [Genesis 46:16-18](en/tn/gen/help/46/16)