Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;
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Interpretation
Esau bore malice to Jacob on account of the blessing he had obtained. Thus he went in the way of Cain, who slew his brother, because he gained that acceptance with God of which he had rendered himself unworthy.
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This thought runs through Genesis 27:41-45.
Glossary
- Haran Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Harran.