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He was marrying Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael. What a guy. Thinking he could finally win over his parents, Isaac and Rebecca, by marrying within the family, a granddaughter of ...
According to the Legends of the Jews, that's precisely what happened to Jacob in one of his prophetic dreams. Can you even fathom it? God, in His infinite wisdom, showed Jacob noth...
Laban, in the Bible, certainly felt that way about his nephew, Jacob. Now, Laban wasn't exactly known for his generosity. When he heard about Jacob's arrival, penniless and seeking...
Jacob, after years of working for Laban, finally asked for something concrete as payment: he wanted all the speckled and spotted goats, and the black sheep. Sounds fair. Laban, alw...
We all know the story of Jacob working for Rachel's hand, being tricked into marrying Leah, and eventually leaving Laban to return to his homeland. But what about those little deta...
Our ancestor Jacob certainly did. The story we're about to dive into is a perfect example of just how long resentments can linger, and how quickly they can reignite. Remember Laban...
Birthright, blessings... sibling rivalry taken to epic proportions. But the Bible only gives us so much. What was Esau thinking? What fueled his rage? Well, the ancient texts fill ...
And the story of that legendary grapple is… well, it’s more than just a simple wrestling match. It's a clash of worlds, a test of faith, and a glimpse into the complex relationship...
We're talking about the story of Dinah, daughter of Jacob, and the events that unfolded in the city of Shechem. Now, you probably know the basic outline: Dinah is taken by Shechem,...
