When Rachel's jealousy of her sister grows, so does the conflict between them. In a story that intentionally echoes the original story of Jacob and Esau, we now see two sisters locked in a battle for favor, except in this case it only expands when they also give their handmaids to Jacob as wives. What follows is the literal birth story of the 12 tribes of Israel which was clearly forged through conflict, trickery, and significant struggle.

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