Genesis 29:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob slept with her.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Laban deceived Jacob by secretly giving him Leah instead of Rachel on their wedding night.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's wedding celebration after working seven years for Laban to marry Rachel. In ancient Near Eastern customs, brides were heavily veiled during ceremonies, making the deception possible in the darkness. Laban exploited the cultural practice that the older daughter should marry before the younger.

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