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Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsmen pitched tents in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country of Gilead when Laban overtook him, and Laban and his relatives camped there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountains, and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mountains of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsmen camped in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsmen camped in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsmen camped in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his relatives camped in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent on the hill, and Laban with his relatives camped on the same hill of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Laban overtook Jacob, Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban and his relatives also pitched their tents in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Laban overtook Jacob, Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban and his brothers also pitched their tents in the hill country of Gilead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Laban came up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain: and Laban with his brethren encamped in the mountain of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jacob had set up camp in the hill country of Gilead, when Laban and his relatives came and set up camp in another part of the hill country. Laban went to Jacob <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Laban came up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mountain of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Laban finally caught up with Jacob, Jacob had put up his tents in the mountains. So Laban and his relatives put up their tents in the mountains of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jacob had set up his camp on a mountain, and Laban set up his camp with his relatives in the hill country of Gilead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Jacob had pitched his tent on the mountain, where Laban had caught up with him. Laban and his relatives encamped on that same mountain in the hill country of Gilead, too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country of Gilead when Laban overtook him, and Laban and his relatives camped there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Laban overtook Jacob, and when Jacob pitched his tent in the hill country of Gilead, Laban and his relatives set up camp there too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his relatives camped in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban, with his brethren, pitched in the mount of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Laban caught up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain, and Laban with his relatives encamped in the mountain of Gilead. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Laban overtakes Jacob; and Jacob has fixed his tent in the mountain; and Laban with his brothers have fixed [theirs] in the Mount of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Laban overtaketh Jacob; and Jacob hath fixed his tent in the mount; and Laban with his brethren have fixed theirs in the mount of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Laban will overtake Jacob. And Jacob pitched his tent in the mount; and Laban pitched with his brethren in Mount Gilead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain: and when he with his brethren had overtaken him, he pitched his tent in the same mount of Galaad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now Jacob had pitched his tent at the mountain. And when he, with his brothers, had overtaken him, he set his tent at the same place at Mount Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Laban overtook Jacob, Jacob’s tents were pitched in the hill country; Laban also pitched his tents in the hill country of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban with his kinsfolk camped in the hill country of Gilead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent on the mount; and Laban with his brethren encamped on mount Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Laban overtook Yaquuv, and Yaquuv pitched his tent in the mountain, and Laban led his brothers in the mountain of Gilead.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Laban came up with Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mountain; and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mountain of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Laban overtook Jacob; and Jacob pitched his tent in the mountain; and Laban stationed his brothers in the mount Galaad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/31-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7737" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Laban Pursues Jacob</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: wə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">Now Jacob</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: tā·qa‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">had pitched</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ā·ho·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">his tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bā·hār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">in the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: lā·ḇān (N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">when Laban</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: way·yaś·śêḡ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">overtook</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: wə·lā·ḇān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">and Laban</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his relatives</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: tā·qa‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">camped</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">there as well.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Then Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done? You have deceived me and carried off my daughters like captives of war!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a></span><br />Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1-2</a></span><br />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a></span><br />Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Genesis 29:1</a></span><br />Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-43.htm">Genesis 27:43-45</a></span><br />So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. / Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides— / until your brother’s rage against you wanes and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Genesis 24:10</a></span><br />Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">Genesis 35:1</a></span><br />Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Genesis 33:1-3</a></span><br />Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Genesis 46:1-4</a></span><br />So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Exodus 4:18</a></span><br />Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-5.htm">Exodus 18:5-7</a></span><br />Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. / He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” / So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-9.htm">Numbers 22:9-12</a></span><br />Then God came to Balaam and asked, “Who are these men with you?” / And Balaam said to God, “Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message: / ‘Behold, a people has come out of Egypt, and they cover the face of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. Perhaps I may be able to fight against them and drive them away.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-5.htm">Deuteronomy 26:5</a></span><br />and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-2.htm">Joshua 24:2-3</a></span><br />And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. / But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brothers pitched in the mount of Gilead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a></b></br> And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, <i>having</i> Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Genesis 33:18</a></b></br> And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which <i>is</i> in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9</a></b></br> By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as <i>in</i> a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Overtaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Theirs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/genesis/39-12.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/genesis/36-8.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/genesis/31-26.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/genesis/31-26.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/genesis/44-6.htm">Overtaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/44-6.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/genesis/34-23.htm">Theirs</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-19.htm">Rachel steals her father's household gods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-22.htm">Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-34.htm">Rachel's plan to hide the images.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Jacob's complaint of Laban.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its rugged terrain and balm, a valuable resin. This area later becomes part of the territory of the tribes of Gad and Manasseh. Jacob's presence here marks a transitional moment as he moves away from Laban's influence and towards the Promised Land. The act of pitching a tent symbolizes a temporary dwelling, reflecting Jacob's journey and the transient nature of his life at this point. This also connects to the nomadic lifestyle of the patriarchs, who often moved with their flocks.<p><b>when Laban overtook him</b><br>Laban's pursuit of Jacob highlights the tension between the two men. Laban, Jacob's father-in-law, had been deceived by Jacob's secret departure. This pursuit can be seen as a reflection of Laban's desire to maintain control over his family and wealth. The overtaking suggests a sense of urgency and determination on Laban's part. This encounter is a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, as it forces a confrontation that will lead to a covenant between the two men. The pursuit also echoes earlier biblical narratives of pursuit and escape, such as Pharaoh's pursuit of the Israelites.<p><b>and Laban and his relatives camped there as well</b><br>Laban's relatives accompanying him indicate the seriousness of the situation. In ancient Near Eastern culture, family ties were strong, and disputes often involved extended family. The presence of Laban's relatives suggests a potential for conflict, as they could serve as witnesses or enforcers of Laban's claims. The act of camping signifies a temporary halt, setting the stage for the impending confrontation. This gathering of family members can be seen as a precursor to the covenant that will be established, emphasizing the importance of community and familial bonds in resolving disputes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac, and father of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is returning to Canaan after serving Laban for many years.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a></b><br>Jacob's father-in-law, who pursued Jacob after he left with his family and possessions. Laban is known for his deceptive dealings with Jacob.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a></b><br>A region of the hill country east of the Jordan River, where Jacob and Laban meet. It serves as a significant location for their confrontation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_family.htm">Jacob's Family</a></b><br>Includes his wives, children, and servants, who are traveling with him back to Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban's_brothers.htm">Laban's Brothers</a></b><br>They accompany Laban in pursuit of Jacob, indicating the seriousness of Laban's intentions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_and_obedience.htm">Divine Guidance and Obedience</a></b><br>Jacob's journey was initiated by God's command. Believers should seek and follow God's guidance in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a></b><br>Just as God protected Jacob from Laban, He protects His people today. Trust in God's protection even when facing opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resolving_conflicts.htm">Resolving Conflicts</a></b><br>The encounter between Jacob and Laban teaches the importance of addressing conflicts with honesty and seeking peaceful resolutions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Jacob's journey back to Canaan is a testament to his faith in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to hold fast to God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_relationships.htm">Family and Relationships</a></b><br>The dynamics between Jacob and Laban remind us of the complexities in family relationships and the need for integrity and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_laban_pursuit_in_genesis_33.htm">Why is there no mention of repercussions or pursuit from Laban, despite prior tensions, when Jacob meets Esau in Genesis 33?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_gen_31_41_suggest_inconsistency.htm">In Genesis 31:41, Jacob claims Laban changed his wages ten times, yet no detailed account shows each change; does this raise questions of consistency or exaggeration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_speak_to_idolater_laban.htm">In Genesis 31:24, why would God communicate with Laban if Laban worshipped other gods, and how does this align with other biblical passages about idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_genesis_31_45-49_fit_ancient_rituals.htm">In Genesis 31:45-49, what evidence confirms or challenges the historical reliability of the Mizpah covenant, and does its ritual element fit known ancient Near Eastern practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/31-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now Jacob</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַעֲקֹ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had pitched</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּקַ֤ע</span> <span class="translit">(tā·qa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אָהֳלוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ho·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the hill country</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּהָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gilead,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְעָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·‘āḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and when Laban</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">overtook</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשֵּׂ֥ג</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaś·śêḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reach, overtake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him],</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲקֹ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָבָ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">camped</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּקַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(tā·qa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[there as well].</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·har)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/31-25.htm">Genesis 31:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/31-25.htm">OT Law: Genesis 31:25 Laban caught up with Jacob (Gen. 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