Should we rely on divination?
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 Laban never quite gave the impression that he really knew God. It’s not just …
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A boundary stone set at Mizpah in Gilead
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 Boundaries can be set centuries before they’re seen on the ground, or even longer. Laban …
Laban’s greed
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 In the 20 years Jacob worked for Laban, it is clear that Laban valued …
Sibling rivalry: Rachel and Leah
Esau marries again, Jacob goes to Paddan-Haran, works for Laban, marries Rachel and Leah, and has 11 of his sons …
Isaac grows up
Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away, makes a treaty with Abimelech, almost sacrifices Isaac, finds him a wife after he …
