Genesis 31:4

Gen 31:4 And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

Ver. 4. And Jacob sent and called Rachel, &c. ] He consults with his wives; so should we in matters of weight, of remove especially. They are our "companions," the wives "of our covenant," Mal 2:14 not our vassals or footstools; and must therefore be both of our court and counsel.