On arriving in Paddan - aram to seek a wife among his relatives, Jacob met his cousin Rachel, Laban’s daughter, at a well and moved its heavy stone cover to water the animals she was shepherding.
Jõudnud Mesopotaamiasse, et endale sugulaste hulgast naist otsida, kohtas Jaakob kaevu juures oma nõbu Raahelit, Laabani tütart.