Jacob (Son of Isaac)
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- Grimm's Fairy Tales, "The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat"
- Similar to the story of Jacob, in obtaining Leah to wife, the hero, stupid Hans (who is a common character in these stories, usually mistreated, but coming out ontop despite how he is perceived) after separating from his fellow apprentices due to their persecution, in desiring to obtain the inheritance of their master, serves for seven years to obtain a fine horse (which was the prerequisite to obtaining the inheritance), but does not receive the horse right away. Fortunately in this tale he doesn't have to serve another seven years, but rather, he goes to meet his father and his brethren expecting the horse to come after. This is also similar to the story of Jacob, as when Jacob returns, he goes on ahead alone to meet his family hostile brother, while his own posessions follow after. Stupid Hans receives his horse, but not only this, but a princess and a great castle besides. Despite having earned his master's inheritance, he leaves with what he has obtained from his years of service while the inheritance is left, much as was the case with Jacob.
- Jasher 29:11
- Hides for 14 years at home of Eber, son of Shem.
- Jasher 28:18
- Studies at house of Shem and Eber.