26 But Laban said , "It is not the practice e in our place to marry off the younger before the firstborn . 27 "Complete the week of this one , and we will give you the other also for the service which you shall serve with me for another seven years ." 28 Jacob did so and completed her week , and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife . 29 Laban also gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her maid . 30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also , and indeed he loved Rachel more than Leah , and he served with Laban for another seven years .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:26-30
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30
(Read Genesis 29:15-30)
During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of the labour of love, 1 Corinthians 7:2.