Genesis 29:1, Jacob comes to the well of Haran; Genesis 29:9, He becomes acquainted with Rachel; Genesis 29:13, Laban entertains him; Genesis 29:18, Jacob covenants for Rachel; Genesis 29:23, He is deceived by Laban with Leah; Genesis 29:28, He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more; Genesis 29:32, Leah bears Reuben; Genesis 29:33, Simeon; Genesis 29:34, Levi; Genesis 29:35, and Judah.
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Genesis 29
Genesis 29 — Overview
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Genesis 29 — OverviewGenesis 29 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis chapter gives us an account of God's providences concerning Jacob,
pursuant to the promises made to him in the foregoing chapter. I. How
he was brought in safety to his journey's end, and directed to his…Genesis 29 — OverviewGenesis 29 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter informs us of Jacob's coming to a well near Haran, where meeting with some shepherds he inquires after Laban, Ge 29:1; and there also with Rachel his daughter, the shepherds made known to him, and…Genesis 29:1-8Genesis 29:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAll the stages Israel's march to Canaan are distinctly noticed, but no
particular journal is kept of Jacob's expedition further than Beth-el;
no, he had no more such happy nights as he had at Beth-el, no more such…Genesis 29:1Genesis 29:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThen Jacob went on his journey (literally, lifted up his feet—a graphic description of traveling. Inspired by new hopes, and conscious of loftier aims than when he fled from Beersheba, the lonely furtive departed from…Genesis 29:1-14Genesis 29:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONGenesis 29:1-14Genesis 29:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob at the well of Haran: a romantic adventure.
I. JACOB'S MEETING WITH THE SHEPHERDS.
1. The providential discovery. The well in the field with the three flocks of sheep lying by it enabled Jacob to ascertain his…