Genesis 28:1

GENESIS CHAPTER 28 Isaac calls Jacob; charges him not to marry a Canaanite, but one of his kindred in Padan-aram, Genesis 28:1,2; confirms the blessing to him, Genesis 28:3,4. Jacob obeys his father, and goes to Laban, Genesis 28:5. Esau perceiving this, marries one of his kindred, but of Ishmael's family, Genesis 28:6. Jacob journeys towards Haran; in his way takes of the stones of the place for pillows, Genesis 28:10,11. In a dream sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, angels ascending and descending on it, Genesis 28:12. The Lord standing above it, renews his covenant concerning Canaan and the promised seed, &c., Genesis 28:13. Jacob awakened, acknowledges God's presence there, and is afraid, Genesis 28:16,17; sets up the stones for a pillar, pours oil on it, Genesis 28:18. Names the place Beth-el, Genesis 28:19; makes a vow to be the Lord s, if God will return him in peace, Genesis 28:20. 1760 Blessed him, confirmed his former blessing, being now thoroughly sensible both of God's purpose, and of his own duty, wishing him also a prosperous and successful journey, as the word is used, Joshua 22:7.