Genesis 29:23

And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in to her.

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And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

In Context

22And Laban assembled all the men of the place, and made a feast.

24And Laban gave to his daughter Leah, Zilpah his maid for a handmaid.

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Cross References

Genesis 38:14And she put off from her, her widow's garments, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath: for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given to him for a wife.

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 →

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