12. He told her that he was the son of her aunt Rebekah, and she ran and told her father about him.
13. As soon as Laban heard the news, he ran out to meet Jacob. He hugged and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him everything that had happened.
14. Laban said, “You are my nephew, and you are like one of my own family.”After Jacob had been there for a month,
15. Laban said to him, “You shouldn't have to work without pay, just because you are a relative of mine. What do you want me to give you?”
16-17. Laban had two daughters. Leah was older than Rachel, but her eyes didn't sparkle, while Rachel was beautiful and had a good figure.
18. Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he answered, “If you will let me marry Rachel, I'll work seven years for you.”
19. Laban replied, “It's better for me to let you marry Rachel than for someone else to have her. So stay and work for me.”
20. Jacob worked seven years for Laban, but the time seemed like only a few days, because he loved Rachel so much.
21. Jacob said to Laban, “The time is up, and I want to marry Rachel now!”
22. So Laban gave a big feast and invited all their neighbours.
23. But that evening he brought Leah to Jacob, who married her and spent the night with her.
24. Laban also gave Zilpah to Leah as her servant woman.