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Laban welcomes Abraham's servant
Genesis 24:29

And Rebekah had a brother, and his name {was} Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.

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Laban

Laban was the brother of Rebekah and uncle of Jacob. He was a shrewd man who deceived Jacob into marrying Leah before Rachel and changed his wages ten times. Despite his trickery, God blessed Jacob greatly while working for Laban for twenty years.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Receives Servantc. 2026 BC

    Canaan

    Laban welcomes Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac.

    GEN 24:29-31

  2. Jacob Arrivesc. 1929 BC

    Haran

    Laban welcomes his nephew Jacob fleeing from Esau.

    GEN 29:13-14

  3. Deceptionc. 1922 BC

    Canaan

    Laban substitutes Leah for Rachel on Jacob's wedding night.

    GEN 29:21-25

  4. Changing Wagesc. 1922-1909 BC

    Canaan

    Laban changes Jacob's wages ten times.

    GEN 31:7, 41

  5. Jacob's Departurec. 1909 BC

    Canaan

    Jacob flees with his family; Laban pursues but God warns him.

    GEN 31:22-29

  6. Covenantc. 1909 BC

    Canaan

    Laban and Jacob make a covenant at Mizpah.

    GEN 31:43-55

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