Genesis 29 gives the details of how Jacob met his wife (Rachel) and her sister Leah...also his wife. Jacob worked for seven years for Laban and his income was to be the younger daughter of Laban, Rachel (Gen 29:20). Laban switched daughters on him at the last minute (Gen 29:25-26).
Jacob agreed to work another 7 years...this time for Rachel (Gen 29:27). It seems from the flow of events that immediately following the 7 day wedding party for Leah, that Laban threw another party for Rachel. I am not sure how that went at the family gatherings because it was obvious that Jacob's affections for Rachel were strong and that he only accepted Leah. In fact, God...seeing that Leah was not loved...closed the womb of Rachel and gave Jacob four sons by Leah (Gen 29:31-35).
Proverbs 20:6 is the takeaway today. It is easier to declare something than to live it. The test of a man's loyalty is seen in his actions and not his confession only.
Grace,
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