And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
As they traveled, God put fear into all the surrounding cities, so none of them chased after Jacob and his family.
God protected Jacob's family by making their enemies too afraid to attack them during their journey.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob and his family were fleeing the area around Shechem after his sons, Simeon and Levi, had violently avenged the assault on their sister Dinah by slaughtering the men of the city. As Jacob obeyed God's command to travel to Bethel and build an altar, divine fear was placed on the surrounding cities, ensuring that no one dared to chase or attack them. This event underscores God's protective role over His chosen family during their journeys in the ancient Promised Land.
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