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Genesis 29:22-24
Amplified Bible
Genesis 29:22-24
Amplified Bible
22 So Laban gathered together all the men of the place and prepared a [wedding] [a]feast [with wine]. 23 But in the evening he took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob [b]went in to [consummate the marriage with] her. 24 Laban also gave Zilpah his maid to his daughter Leah as a maid.
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- Genesis 29:22 The wedding feast was usually a lavish event lasting seven days. A wide variety of food was served along with wine, which was sometimes fortified with spices.
- Genesis 29:23 Laban must have made sure that Jacob was thoroughly intoxicated before he attempted to switch the daughters.
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