Genesis 31:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he took his relatives with him and chased after him for seven days, until they caught up with him in the mountains of Gilead.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Laban pursuing Jacob with his men for a week-long journey until he finally caught up with him in the hill country.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Jacob had been living and working for his uncle Laban in Haran for many years, building wealth through his labor but facing ongoing deception from Laban. After God directed Jacob to return to his homeland, he secretly fled with his family, flocks, and possessions to escape further conflict. Laban, discovering the departure, gathered his relatives and pursued Jacob for seven days, eventually catching up to him at Mount Gilead where they confronted each other.

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