Genesis 29

Genesis 29 focuses on Jacob's arrival in Haran and his marriages to Leah and Rachel, daughters of his uncle Laban. Here's a summary of the key events.

1. Jacob arrives in Haran and meets Rachel at a well where shepherds are gathering. He removes a stone covering the well and waters her flock.

2. Jacob identifies himself as Rachel's relative (Rebekah's son), kisses her, and weeps. Rachel runs to tell her father Laban.

3. Laban welcomes Jacob into his home. After a month, Laban offers Jacob wages for his work.

4. Jacob falls in love with Rachel, Laban's younger daughter, and offers to work seven years for her hand in marriage. Laban agrees.

5. The seven years pass quickly for Jacob because of his love for Rachel.

6. On the wedding night, Laban deceives Jacob by substituting his older daughter Leah in the darkness.

7. When Jacob discovers the deception the next morning, he confronts Laban, who explains it's not their custom to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one.

8. Laban offers Rachel to Jacob in exchange for another seven years of service, after completing the bridal week with Leah.

9. Jacob agrees and marries Rachel as well, though he loves Rachel more than Leah.

10. The chapter concludes with Leah bearing four sons for Jacob—Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah—while Rachel remains barren.