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Genesis 27:43

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 27:43

Verse 43 of 46

Scripture focus

Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Genesis 27:43 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 27:43

Theological / Devotional

Flee thou to Laban. Perhaps Esau was generally popular among the retainers of Isaac. There were others who shared a knowledge of his plot. When Rebekah was informed by one of these of Esau’s intention, she advised Jacob to go into voluntary exile for “some days,” thinking that the vacillating disposition of Esau would bring a change of heart. Furthermore, by flight Jacob would be tacitly admitting his mistake and would leave Esau, apparently, in possession of his father’s property at the time of Isaac’s supposed imminent decease.

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