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17 Then Jacob, his wives, and his children got on camels and left 18 northern Syria[a] for the home of his father Isaac in Canaan. Jacob took along all his flocks, herds, and other property.

19 Before Rachel left, she stole the household idols[b] while Laban was out shearing his sheep.

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  1. 31.18 northern Syria: See the note at 24.10.
  2. 31.19 household idols: These were thought to protect the household from danger. It is also possible that the person who had them would inherit the family property.

17 Then Jacob put his children and his wives(A) on camels,(B) 18 and he drove all his livestock ahead of him, along with all the goods he had accumulated(C) in Paddan Aram,[a](D) to go to his father Isaac(E) in the land of Canaan.(F)

19 When Laban had gone to shear his sheep,(G) Rachel stole her father’s household gods.(H)

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  1. Genesis 31:18 That is, Northwest Mesopotamia