And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.
Jacob came to his father Isaac at Mamre, in the city of Arbah (which is Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had lived as temporary residents.
Jacob finally returns home to his elderly father Isaac in the same place where his grandfather Abraham had once lived.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had fled from his brother Esau years earlier due to a conflict over birthrights and blessings, leading him to live with his uncle Laban in a foreign land. Now, after experiencing God's guidance and reconciling with his family, Jacob returns to his father Isaac in Hebron, a significant location in Canaan where Abraham and Isaac had previously settled as sojourners. This return highlights the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs and their connection to the promised land.
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