^{15 Ref} Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?"

^{16 Ref} Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

^{17 Ref} Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.

^{18 Ref} Jacob loved Rachel. He said, "I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter."

^{19 Ref} Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me."

^{20 Ref} Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.