Commentators like Gill and Barnes argue that the Hebrew word often translated as a city name, 'Shalem,' is better understood as 'safe' or 'in peace.' This reading emphasizes that Jacob's arrival is a direct fulfillment of God's promise in Genesis 28:21 to bring him back safely. His peaceful return is not a minor detail but a testament to God's faithfulness through the dangers posed by Laban and Esau.