KJV ORIGINAL
And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He came to a certain place and stayed there all night because the sun had set. He took some stones from that place, put them under his head as a pillow, and lay down to sleep there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Jacob stopping for the night in the wilderness, using stones as a makeshift pillow in what seemed like an ordinary place.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob was fleeing from his brother Esau after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing. He was traveling from Beersheba toward Haran to find a wife among his relatives, as his parents had instructed. This wilderness stop would become the famous location where Jacob dreamed of angels ascending and descending a ladder to heaven.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save