Genesis 29:22
Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
In Context
21Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.”
23In the evening, he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to Jacob. He went in to her.
Cross References
Judges 14:10His father went down to the woman; and Samson made a feast there, for the young men used to do so.
Esther 2:18Then the king made a great feast for all his princes and his servants, even Esther’s feast; and he proclaimed a holiday in the provinces, and gave gifts according to the king’s bounty.
Matthew 25:1“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Revelation 19:9He said to me, “Write, ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.’” He said to me, “These are true words of God.”
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 →