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Ask the Archive: “Jacob” Get a written answer, cited to the three books and commentary8 results for "Jacob"
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Jacob (Israel) Character
Jacob is the younger twin of Esau who received the birthright and blessing, journeyed to Haran, wrestled with an angel, and fathered the twelve tribes whose sto…
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Abraham Character
Abraham is the patriarch called out of idol-worshipping Ur to receive the covenant promises of land, descendants, and blessing - tested by fire in Jasher and by…
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Joseph Character
Joseph is the favored son of Jacob, sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to govern Egypt through divinely-given dream interpretation, ultimately saving h…
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Leah Character
In the expanded patriarchal narratives preserved in Jubilees and Jasher, the figure of Jacob's first wife emerges as a pivotal agent in the unfolding of Israel'…
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Levi Character
Levi is Jacob's third son, chosen for the eternal priesthood after the Shechem incident, whose consecration in Jubilees establishes the priestly line that serve…
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Judah Character
Judah is Jacob's fourth son who emerges as a warrior-leader in Jasher's account of the war with Esau, personally striking down his uncle and securing the family…
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Laban Character
Laban is Rebekah's brother and Jacob's uncle in Haran, who employed Jacob for twenty years through deception - substituting Leah for Rachel on the wedding night…
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Benjamin Character
Benjamin is Jacob's youngest son and the only full brother of Joseph - the child whose birth cost Rachel her life and whose safety becomes the pivot of the enti…