Gen 31:17-18 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 31:17-24: Jacob’s Flight and Laban’s Pursuit In this passage, Jacob finally leaves Laban’s house to return to Canaan, obeying God’s command. He gathers his family and possessions and departs secretly while Laban is busy. Rachel takes her father’s household idols, which adds trouble to their escape. When Laban learns that Jacob has gone, he chases after him with his relatives. God, however, protects Jacob by warning Laban in a dream not to harm or threaten Jacob. This story highlights God’s faithfulness to His people, even when others are against them. v. 17-18 : Jacob quickly got ready to leave, putting his wives and children on camels and taking all his possessions. He took only what belonged to him and started his journey to see his father Isaac in Canaan (Genesis 31:17-18 ). Jacob followed God’s command right away and did not delay.

‏ Genesis 31:17-18

Genesis 31:17-24: Jacob’s Flight and Laban’s Pursuit

In this passage, Jacob finally leaves Laban’s house to return to Canaan, obeying God’s command. He gathers his family and possessions and departs secretly while Laban is busy. Rachel takes her father’s household idols, which adds trouble to their escape. When Laban learns that Jacob has gone, he chases after him with his relatives. God, however, protects Jacob by warning Laban in a dream not to harm or threaten Jacob. This story highlights God’s faithfulness to His people, even when others are against them.

v. 17-18: Jacob quickly got ready to leave, putting his wives and children on camels and taking all his possessions. He took only what belonged to him and started his journey to see his father Isaac in Canaan (Genesis 31:17-18 ^a). Jacob followed God’s command right away and did not delay.

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