KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob arrived safely at Shalem, a city near Shechem in the land of Canaan, after his journey from Paddan-aram. He set up his tent outside the city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Jacob finally reaching his destination in the Promised Land after his long journey away from home.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob was returning to Canaan after spending about 20 years in Paddan-aram (Mesopotamia) working for his uncle Laban, where he married and had children. This arrival represents the fulfillment of God's promise to bring him back to the land promised to his grandfather Abraham and father Isaac. Shechem was an important Canaanite city that would later become significant in Israel's history.
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