Wrestling Laban

Jacob arrives in Haran and meets Laban’s family. He is smitten with Rachel at first sight, Laban’s youngest daughter. Jacob agrees to work seven years for Rachel’s hand in marriage. Laban, however, tricks Jacob and gives him Leah instead. Jacob eventually ignores Leah, who longs for her husband’s love and affection. The pattern of sin and brokenness that began in Isaac’s family has now been passed down to Jacob’s family. Nevertheless, after birthing several sons, Leah turns to God and praises him despite Jacob’s absence.