Genesis 29:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

At the end of the week of celebration, Laban let Jacob marry Rachel, and he gave her his servant woman Bilhah. Jacob loved Rachel more than he did Leah, but he had to work another seven years for Laban.

Cross References

Genesis 29:27

After you spend this week with Leah, you may also marry Rachel. But you will have to work for me another seven years.”

Genesis 44:27

Sir, our father then reminded us that his favourite wife had given birth to two sons.

Proverbs 18:22

A man's greatest treasure is his wife— she is a gift from the LORD.

Leviticus 18:18

As long as your wife is alive, don't cause trouble for her by taking one of her sisters as a second wife.