They cheat him of his blessing. Rachel and Leah. Jacob goes to Laban, where he marries both Leah and Rachel, Laban's daughters, in exchange for fourteen years' work. The now wealthy Jacob returns to his homeland and is reconciled with his brother. The Lord changes Jacob's name to Israel.
Covenant continues, The.
God renews His promise first made to Abraham. Jacob's twelve sons will become the chosen nations. Jacob loves Joseph better than his other sons, and he gives him a coat of many colors. Jealous of their father's affection for Joseph and irritated by his lordly dreams, the brothers sell him into slavery. Vizier of Egypt.