Jacob leaves his home, travels to his Uncle Laban and while living there gains his wives and all his children except Benjamin. There is strife between them, though, as Jacob’s flocks get healthy and large while Laban’s grow weaker. Jacob leaves secretly and Laban goes after him to recover his daughters, but God warns Laban to do no harm to Jacob, so they meet, make a pact of peace and Laban returns home.
During Jacobs time with Laban, Laban deceives Jacob, Jacob deceives Laban, and Rachel deceives them both. How can it be that the Father and Mother of the tribes of Israel are such sneaky people?
