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He took his relatives with him, and pursued after him seven days` journey. He overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.
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An Epic Pursuit
Commentators calculate that this was a massive pursuit. Jacob had traveled for nearly two weeks over some 300 miles before Laban, riding hard for seven days, finally caught him. This wasn't a short chase but a determined, long-distance pursuit, underscoring the serious danger Jacob faced and the magnitude of his escape.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
תרפים terāpı̂ym — Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times in this chapte…
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19–35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
Abraham beg…
16th Century
Protestant
And pursued him seven days’ journey. Since Laban's cruelty was now appeased, or at least restrained, he did not dare to threaten severely;…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he took his brethren with him Some of his relations, the descendants of his father's brethren, the sons of Nahor…
God can put a bridle in the mouths of wicked men to restrain their malice, though He does not change their hearts. Though they have no love for God…
