KJV ORIGINAL
And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Laban said to Jacob, 'What have you done? You snuck away without telling me and took my daughters away like prisoners of war!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Laban is angrily confronting Jacob for leaving secretly with his wives (Laban's daughters) without saying goodbye or asking permission.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob had worked for his uncle Laban for twenty years, marrying Laban's daughters Rachel and Leah. After God told Jacob to return to his homeland, Jacob left secretly with his family and possessions while Laban was away shearing sheep. Laban pursued them and caught up after seven days, leading to this confrontation.
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