KJV ORIGINAL
Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jacob got up and put his sons and wives on camels;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is preparing to leave by getting his family ready to travel on camels.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had been living with his uncle Laban in Haran for many years, working as a shepherd and building a family through his marriages to Laban's daughters. God had instructed Jacob to return to his homeland in Canaan due to ongoing conflicts and deceptions involving Laban, who had treated Jacob unfairly in business matters. This verse depicts Jacob's decisive action to flee with his family on camels, as he sought to obey God's command and escape potential pursuit.
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