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Laban

Rebekah's brother and Jacob's father-in-law, a shrewd host who swapped one bride for another and changed Jacob's wages ten times.

The story

1. Running to the well Gen 24:29-31

   He welcomes Abraham's servant.

2. My bone and my flesh Gen 29:13-14

   He takes Jacob in.

3. The wedding switch Gen 29:23-26

   He gives Leah in place of Rachel.

4. Wages changed ten times Gen 31:7

   He grows rich through Jacob.

5. The chase to Gilead Gen 31:22-30

   God warns him in a dream.

6. A heap and a pillar Gen 31:44-55

   A covenant, a blessing, and home.

Key verses

“The LORD watch between you and me, when we are out of one another's sight.” Genesis 31:49 (ESV)

Read together: Gen 24:29-31 · Gen 29:13-14 · Gen 29:23-26 · Gen 31:7 · Gen 31:22-30 · Gen 31:44-55

Questions to sit with

1. Where are you tempted to change the terms on someone to come out ahead?
2. Laban finally blessed and let go. What do you need to release?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.