Who was Rachel?
Rachel was a daughter of Laban, Leah's sister and one of Jacob's wives. She was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her story includes love, painful family rivalry and grief-sensitive events.
Genesis describes Rachel's distress around having children. Her worth should not be measured by motherhood, beauty or comparison with her sister.
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View all storiesJacob Marries Leah and Rachel
Genesis 29:1–30
At a well near Haran, Jacob met Rachel, served Laban for years, and was deceived into marrying Leah before Rachel.
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Leah, Rachel and the Growth of Jacob's Family
Genesis 29:31–30:24
Jacob's family grew through years of hurt, rivalry and waiting, as children were born to Leah, Bilhah, Zilpah and then Rachel.
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