20 And Jacob stole away, unknown to Laban the Syrian, in that he did not tell him that he intended to flee. 21 So he fled with all that he had. He arose and crossed the river, and (A)headed[a] toward the mountains of Gilead.

Laban Pursues Jacob

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

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 31:21 Lit. set his face toward

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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