20 And Jacob deceived[a] Laban the Aramean, not telling him that he was fleeing. 21 He fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for[b] the hill country of Gilead.

Laban Overtakes Jacob

22 On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 31:20 Lit And he stole the heart of
  2. Genesis 31:21 Lit and set his face to

20 Moreover, Jacob deceived(A) Laban the Aramean(B) by not telling him he was running away.(C) 21 So he fled(D) with all he had, crossed the Euphrates River,(E) and headed for the hill country of Gilead.(F)

Laban Pursues Jacob

22 On the third day(G) Laban was told that Jacob had fled.(H)

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