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Original Sister In Law Threading Started In The Torah w Jacob, Leah & Rachel

according to the midrash, based on birth order, jacob was su...
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Date: November 30th, 2025 5:21 PM
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according to the midrash, based on birth order, jacob was supposed to marry rachel, and esau was supposed to marry leah.

jacob's marriage to leah, even though it isn't what he wanted, was kind of like marrying his SIL.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5804486&forum_id=2#49472717)