Question: Is there typical meaning in Jacob’s serving for Leah and Rachel, in Gen. 29? W. E.
Answer: It appears that Rachel was the first beloved wife, but in fact the last actually to enjoy, and bear the fruits of, the relationship—Joseph rejected of his brethren and exalted in another sphere over Gentiles; and Benjamin, his mother’s sorrow, but son of his father’s right hand. Leah before this is the mother of many sons, as there are before Israel comes into full and happy view.