Genesis 29:24
“Laban gave Zilpah his servant to his daughter Leah for a servant.”
What does Genesis 29:24 mean?
When Laban finalized the marriage arrangement between Jacob and Leah, he didn't just hand over his daughter—he also gave Leah a servant named Zilpah as part of the bride's household. This was customary in ancient times, providing a young woman with household help and establishing her new role in her husband's family. What might seem like a small detail becomes significant because Zilpah later becomes one of the mothers of Israel's tribes, reminding us that God's story includes people in every social station, and that servants and overlooked figures play real roles in God's larger purposes.