KJV ORIGINAL
And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Early in the morning, Laban got up and kissed his sons and daughters goodbye, blessing them. Then Laban left and went back to his own home.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Laban saying a tender farewell to his family before returning home, ending his confrontation with Jacob on a peaceful note.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Laban had pursued Jacob for seven days when Jacob fled with his wives (Laban's daughters) and possessions. After God warned Laban in a dream not to harm Jacob, the two men made a covenant of peace. This farewell represents the end of their tense relationship and Laban's acceptance that his daughters now belong with Jacob.
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