Genesis 30 | Jacob & Laban

11/09/22 • 28 min

Verse by Verse Bible Study Podcast with Randy Duncan

Explore the intense rivalry between Rachel and Leah as they compete for Jacob's love and the blessing of children. Witness Rachel's desperation leading to her offering her servant Bilhah as a surrogate, resulting in the births of Dan and Naphtali. Learn about Leah's response, offering her servant Zilpah, leading to the births of Gad and Asher. Discover the cultural significance of mandrakes, Rachel's struggle with jealousy, and Jacob's complex relationships. Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, this episode provides rich historical context and spiritual lessons from the Bible.
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Verse by Verse Bible Study Podcast with Randy Duncan - Genesis 30 | Jacob & Laban

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· Well thank you for checking out this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast, my name is Randy Duncan, and in this episode, we will be covering Genesis chapter 30.

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As a reminder, in the
last episode, we discussed Jacob being manipulated by Laban, so that he has ended
up working for Laban for 14 years now and marrying both Leah and Rachel. And we
talked about the various dynamics in play throughout that whole situation.

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But we come now to the
point where Jac