Thematic Bible: Betrothals
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Betrothals » Jacob and rachel
Jacob was in love with Rachel, so he said: I will work seven years for you, if you will let me marry Rachel. Laban answered: It is better that I give her to you than to anyone else. Stay here with me.
Jacob worked seven years for Laban. The time seemed like only a few days, because he loved Rachel so much.
Betrothals » Special privileges of the betrothed
Is there anyone here engaged to be married? If so, he should go home. Otherwise, if he is killed in battle, someone else will marry the woman he is engaged to.
Betrothals » David and merab
Finally, Saul said to David: Here is my oldest daughter Merab. I will give her to you as your wife if you prove yourself to be a warrior for me and fight Jehovah's battles. Saul thought: I must not lay a hand on him. Let the Philistines do that.
Betrothals » Joseph and mary
The next month God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to a virgin named Mary. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of King David.
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Is there anyone here engaged to be married? If so, he should go home. Otherwise, if he is killed in battle, someone else will marry the woman he is engaged to.
Home » Betrothals » Jacob and rachel
Jacob was in love with Rachel, so he said: I will work seven years for you, if you will let me marry Rachel. Laban answered: It is better that I give her to you than to anyone else. Stay here with me. Jacob worked seven years for Laban. The time seemed like only a few days, because he loved Rachel so much.
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Finally, Saul said to David: Here is my oldest daughter Merab. I will give her to you as your wife if you prove yourself to be a warrior for me and fight Jehovah's battles. Saul thought: I must not lay a hand on him. Let the Philistines do that.
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The next month God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to a virgin named Mary. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of King David.