Jacob Runs from Esau (Level 3 | 24)

About this episode

The episode explores Jacob's flight from Esau and his experiences while seeking a wife.

We explore the story of Jacob and his journey from Canaan to Haran, fleeing from the rage of Esau. Jacob soon travels to his extended family to find a wife after being blessed by his father Isaac. He experiences a vision of God at Bethel, confirming the Abrahamic Covenant. Jacob falls in love with Rachel but is deceived by his father-in-law into marriage to another woman. Support the show Read along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience! Get your ...

Topics covered

• Jacob's journey
• Abrahamic Covenant
• family relationships
• deception
• love story

Keywords

• Jacob
• Esau
• Isaac
• Rachel
• Bethel
• Canaan
• Haran
• deception
• love

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible Brief App, Bible Brief book

Places: Canaan, Haran, Bethel

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