her father's sheep. Shepherds usually slaves, younger sons, or daughters. Compare David, 1 Samuel 17:13-15.Exodus 2:16; Exodus 2:17. Note exception. Genesis 37:14, and reason.
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Genesis 29:9
9 And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.