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Genesis 33:16-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Genesis 33:16-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir. 17 But Jacob journeyed to Succoth[a] and built himself a house and made booths for his cattle; therefore the place is called Succoth.(A)
Jacob Reaches Shechem
18 Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, on his way from Paddan-aram, and he camped before the city.(B)
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- 33.17 That is, booths
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