Laban
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Definition
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, Nahor, Leah, Rachel)
Bible References
- Genesis 24:30
- Genesis 24:50
- Genesis 27:43
- Genesis 28:1-2
- Genesis 29:5
- Genesis 29:13
- Genesis 30:26
- Genesis 46:16-18
Word Data
- Strong’s: H3837
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