Genesis 29:23-25
Amplified Bible
23 But in the evening he took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob [a]went in to [consummate the marriage with] her. 24 Laban also gave Zilpah his maid to his daughter Leah as a maid. 25 But in the morning [when Jacob awoke], it was Leah [who was with him]! And he said to Laban, “What is this that you have done to me? Did I not work for you [for seven years] for Rachel? Why have you deceived and betrayed me [like this]?”
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- Genesis 29:23 Laban must have made sure that Jacob was thoroughly intoxicated before he attempted to switch the daughters.
Genesis 29:23-25
New International Version
23 But when evening came, he took his daughter Leah(A) and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob made love to her. 24 And Laban gave his servant Zilpah(B) to his daughter as her attendant.(C)
25 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me?(D) I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?(E)”
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