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Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field to his flock,
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A Prudent Meeting
Commentators explain that Jacob's decision to meet his wives in the field was a wise and strategic move. It provided a private, neutral location away from the hostile ears of Laban's family, ensuring they could converse freely and safely about their departure. This highlights Jacob's prudence as a leader.
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Genesis
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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 Jacob sent. He sends for his wives to explain his intention to them and to exhort them to accompany him in his flight, for it was his …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jacob sent Having this encouragement and direction from the Lord, which seems to have been given him in the fiel…
The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while what are called the great events of states and kingdoms at that period are not menti…
