# 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](../other/jacob.md), [Nahor](../other/nahor.md), [Leah](../other/leah.md), [Rachel](../other/rachel.md))

## Bible References: ##

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

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H3837