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He said to them, "Do you know Laban, the son of Nahor?" They said, "We know him."

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Son or Grandson?

Multiple commentators clarify that Laban was actually Nahor's grandson, not his direct son (his father was Bethuel). In biblical language, 'son' was often used more broadly to refer to any male descendant, like a grandson. Scholars suggest Nahor is named because he was the more famous patriarch and founder of the family in that region, making the reference immediately clear to the locals.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 29:1–35

18th Century

Theologian

Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”

Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 29:5

19th Century

Bishop

Laban the son of Nahor. —Laban was really the son of Bethuel and grandson of Nahor; but Nahor was the founder of the family, as he…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 29:5

17th Century

Pastor

And he said to them, do you know Laban the son of Nahor ?
&c.] He was the son of Bethuel, and grandson of Nahor; gra…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 29:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Jacob proceeded cheerfully in his journey, after the sweet communion he had with God at Beth-el. Providence brought him to the field where his uncl…