Genesis 31
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 31 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 Jacob leaves secretly. 19 Rachel steals her father's idols. 22 Laban pursues him and complains 34 Rachel hides the idols. 36 Jacob's complaint. 43 Their covenant at Gilead.
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People & Context
Flees Laban with his family and flocks back to Canaan; contends with Laban and cuts the covenant
Jacob's father-in-law who pursues him and searches for his stolen household idols
Jacob's wife who steals her father's household idols and hides them in the camel's saddle
Jacob's wife who joins Rachel in agreeing to leave their father's house
Commands Jacob to return to the land of his fathers, promising His presence
Timeline
Jacob hears Laban's sons complaining that Jacob has taken all their father's wealth. He also notices Laban's demeanor has changed towards him.
Genesis 31:1-2Jehovah tells Jacob to return to his fathers' land and kindred, promising to be with him.
Genesis 31:3Jacob calls Rachel and Leah to the field, explains Laban's changing attitude, how Laban cheated him and changed his wages ten times, but God did not allow him to do evil. He recounts his dream where the Angel of God revealed this. Rachel and Leah agree, saying God's wealth taken from their father is for them and their sons, and they should do as God commanded.
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