Genesis 31:23

Verse

So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and he overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Bible in Basic English

And taking the men of his family with him, he went after him for seven days and overtook him in the hill-country of Gilead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days; and overtook him in the mount of Galaad.

Free Bible Version

Taking some of his relatives with him, he chased after Jacob and caught up with him seven days later in the hill country of Gilead.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he tooke his brethren with him, and followed after him seuen dayes iourney, and ouertooke him at mount Gilead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

One Unity Resource Bible

He took his relatives with him, and pursued him seven days’ journey. He overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Translation for Translators

So he took some of his relatives with him and started to pursue Jacob. They continued walking for seven days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So he took his relatives with him and pursued him for a seven days' journey. He overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

Noah Webster Bible

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey: and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

World English Bible

He took his relatives with him, and pursued him seven days’ journey. He overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Young's Literal Translation

and he taketh his brethren with him, and pursueth after him a journey of seven days, and overtaketh him in the mount of Gilead.

Context

Laban Pursues Jacob

²²On the third day Laban was informed that Jacob had fled.²³So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.²⁴But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”

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Summary

In this verse, we see that Laban pursued Jacob after discovering that he had fled with his family and possessions. Laban's pursuit reflects his anger and desire to reclaim what he believed belonged to him. This event sets the stage for the confrontation between Laban and Jacob, highlighting the tension and conflict between the two men. It also serves as a reminder of the consequences of deceit and the importance of seeking God's guidance in all circumstances. Ultimately, this pursuit leads to a significant moment in Jacob's life as he prepares to face his past and move forward in his journey.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then Laban overtook Jacob,.... He was come to the mount the overnight, but now in the morning he came nearer to him, so as to hold a conversation with him: now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount, and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of Gilead; both on the same mount; one perhaps at the bottom, and the other at the top; or one on one hill of it, and the other on another, or right over against one another.

Genesis 31:23

Laban Pursues Jacob

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Berean Standard Bible

So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and he overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Bible in Basic English

And taking the men of his family with him, he went after him for seven days and overtook him in the hill-country of Gilead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days; and overtook him in the mount of Galaad.

Free Bible Version

Taking some of his relatives with him, he chased after Jacob and caught up with him seven days later in the hill country of Gilead.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he tooke his brethren with him, and followed after him seuen dayes iourney, and ouertooke him at mount Gilead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

One Unity Resource Bible

He took his relatives with him, and pursued him seven days’ journey. He overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Translation for Translators

So he took some of his relatives with him and started to pursue Jacob. They continued walking for seven days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So he took his relatives with him and pursued him for a seven days' journey. He overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

Noah Webster Bible

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey: and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

World English Bible

He took his relatives with him, and pursued him seven days’ journey. He overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

Young's Literal Translation

and he taketh his brethren with him, and pursueth after him a journey of seven days, and overtaketh him in the mount of Gilead.