Genesis 29:22
So Laban organized a wedding banquet and invited everyone around to come.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
In Context
23But once it was dark Laban brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.
Cross References
Judges 14:10While his father went to visit the woman, Samson held a drinking party there, because this was the custom among high-class young men.
Esther 2:18The king gave a great feast for all his officials and administrators—Esther's feast. He also declared it a holiday throughout the provinces and distributed generous gifts.
Matthew 25:1“The kingdom of heaven is like ten girls, who took their lamps with them to go and meet the bridegroom.
Revelation 19:9The angel told me, “Write this down: How happy are those who are invited to the Lamb's wedding feast.” Then he said to me, “These are God's true words.”
Matthew Henry on Genesis 29:16-31
Jacob's Marriage. ( b. c. 1753.) 15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be? 16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. 18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I… Read the whole commentary →