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Genesis 31:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 31:21

Verse 21 of 55

Scripture focus

So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face [toward] the mount Gilead.

Genesis 31:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 31:21

Theological / Devotional

Passed over the river. The Euphrates, pre-eminently the river of Bible times (1 Kings 4:21; Ezra 4:10, 16). How Jacob succeeded in crossing the Euphrates with his flocks, particularly in the springtime (Gen. 31:19), is not known. There are, of course, fords at various places along the river in this vicinity. Jacob’s immediate destination, Gilead, was the mountainous region south of the Yarmuk River. Gilead is mentioned here in view of the fact that Laban overtook him there. The name Gilead (Galeed) was given it by Jacob upon that occasion (v. 47). Its former name is unknown.

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