Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 30:14
Genesis 30:14. Found mandrakes— Many eminent Naturalists, ancient and modern, have written largely concerning the nature and properties of these dudaim or mandrakes. But as it is by no means necessary to enter minutely into the subject, the reader will excuse me, if I pass it over in silence. read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 30:1-42
The last paragraph of the preceding chapter and most of this one relate the birth of the Twelve Patriarchs. The last section of this chapter (Genesis 30:24-43) relates Jacob's preparations to leave Laban and return to Canaan. As the birth of the antediluvian patriarchs was discussed earlier and presented by means of a chart, the Twelve Patriarchs of Israel will now be presented in much the same manner. It is not necessary to read over and over again that Jacob went in unto her ... and she... read more