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A Father's Protective Plan
Commentators agree that Jacob's division of his family was a deliberate, strategic act. He arranged them based on his affection, placing his most beloved wife, Rachel, and her son Joseph in the rearmost, safest position. This was a practical measure to ensure that if Esau attacked, at least part of his family might have time to escape.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 33:1–20
18th Century
Theologian
סכת (sûkkôth) refers to Sukkoth, meaning “booths,” which consisted of poles forming a roof covered with branches, leaves, or gras…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 33:1–20
19th Century
Bishop
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 33:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
He placed them in the order of his affection for them, the most beloved in the rear.
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John Calvin
On Genesis 33:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Jacob lifted up his eyes. We have said how greatly Jacob feared for himself on account of his brother; but now, when Esau himself appr…
John Gill
On Genesis 33:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked After he had passed over the brook, and was come to his wives and children; whic…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 33:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Jacob, having by prayer committed his case to God, went on his way. Come what will, nothing can come amiss to him whose heart is fixed, trusting in…