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GENESIS 31

Laban's sons notice that Jacob is taking the better part of their flocks, and Laban's friendly attitude towards Jacob begins to change. God tells Jacob he should now leave, and he does so without informing Laban. Before they leave, Rachel steals Laban's religious icons. Laban pursues Jacob. The night before he catches up, God speaks to him in a dream and warns him not to say anything good or bad to Jacob. When the two meet, Laban plays the part of the injured father-in-law and demands his icons back. Knowing nothing about Rachel's theft, Jacob says whoever stole them should die, and offers to let him search. Rachel hides the icons by sitting on them. Jacob and Laban part from each other in peace.

PEOPLE: Jacob - sons of Laban - Laban - YHWH God - Rachel - Angel of the Lord - sons of Jacob - Leah

PLACES: Padan-aram - Mount Gilead - Jegarsahadutha - Galeed - Mizpah

RELATED ARTICLES: Vayetze

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