KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob secretly left without telling Laban the Syrian that he was running away.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Jacob sneaking away from his father-in-law Laban without saying goodbye or explaining that he was leaving.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob had been serving his uncle Laban in Mesopotamia for over two decades, building a family and wealth through his labor and God's blessing. Tensions escalated as Laban and his sons became envious of Jacob's prosperity, leading God to direct Jacob to return to his homeland. Jacob's decision to leave secretly was driven by fear of Laban's potential opposition, reflecting the relational strains in their extended family dynamics.
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