JACOB'S FLIGHT. This section is, for the most part, from E, Genesis
31:1; Genesis 31:3 are from J, Genesis 31:18 (after cattle) from P.
Jacob realises from the words of Laban's sons (J) and the altered
demeanour of Laban himself (E) that his enrichment at Laban's expense
is deeply resented. Yahweh a... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS 31:22 TO GENESIS 32:2. AFTER MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS, JACOB AND
LABAN MAKE A COVENANT TO REFRAIN FROM AGGRESSION ON EACH OTHER'S
TERRITORIES. The analysis is uncertain; Gunkel assigns Genesis 31:22;
Genesis 31:26; Genesis 31:28_ a_ (to Laban), Genesis 31:32; Genesis
31:36_ b_,... [ Continue Reading ]