Jacob & Rachel
Fourteen years of labor for one love
Jacob loved Rachel and worked seven years to marry her; deceived, he was given her sister Leah and had to serve another seven years for Rachel, who died giving birth to Benjamin.
01Why it matters
"They seemed but a few days because of his love": it is the biblical symbol of patient love.
02The conflict
Laban's deception and the rivalry with Leah.
03The iconic moment
Jacob discovering he had married Leah, not Rachel.
04What survived
The Tomb of Rachel, a pilgrimage site near Bethlehem.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Jacob & Rachel?
Jacob loved Rachel and worked seven years to marry her; deceived, he was given her sister Leah and had to serve another seven years for Rachel, who died giving birth to Benjamin.
Why is the story of Jacob & Rachel famous?
"They seemed but a few days because of his love": it is the biblical symbol of patient love.
How does the story of Jacob & Rachel end?
Jacob discovering he had married Leah, not Rachel. The Tomb of Rachel, a pilgrimage site near Bethlehem.
Is the story of Jacob & Rachel real?
Yes, Jacob & Rachel is based on real people and events.
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