For twelve years they had served Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

But I will execute judgment on the nation that they will serve. Afterward they will come out with many possessions.

You will live by your sword but you will serve your brother. When you grow restless, you will tear off his yoke from your neck.”

Since Jacob had fallen in love with Rachel, he said, “I’ll serve you seven years in exchange for your younger daughter Rachel.”

The captain of the guard appointed Joseph to be their attendant, and he served them. They spent some time in custody.

and the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

When food was served, he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I want to say.” “Tell us,” Laban said.

and let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth.” It was so.

May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. You will be lord over your brothers, and the sons of your mother will bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt.

You know that I’ve worked for your father as hard as I could,

“You know how I have worked for you,” Jacob replied, “and how well your livestock have fared under my care.

Jacob had marital relations with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban for seven more years.

Then he washed his face and came out. With composure he said, “Set out the food.”

So Jacob worked for seven years to acquire Rachel. But they seemed like only a few days to him because his love for her was so great.

Let me take my wives and my children whom I have acquired by working for you. Then I’ll depart, because you know how hard I’ve worked for you.”

Then Laban said to Jacob, “Should you work for me for nothing because you are my relative? Tell me what your wages should be.”

Complete my older daughter’s bridal week. Then we will give you the younger one too, in exchange for seven more years of work.”

In the morning Jacob discovered it was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What in the world have you done to me! Didn’t I work for you in exchange for Rachel? Why have you tricked me?”

This was my lot for twenty years in your house: I worked like a slave for you – fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks, but you changed my wages ten times!