21 So he fled with all that he had. He arose and crossed the river, and (A)headed[a] toward the mountains of Gilead.

Laban Pursues Jacob

22 And Laban was told on the third day that Jacob had fled. 23 Then he took (B)his brethren with him and pursued him for seven days’ journey, and he overtook him in the mountains of Gilead.

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  1. Genesis 31:21 Lit. set his face toward

21 So he fled(A) with all he had, crossed the Euphrates River,(B) and headed for the hill country of Gilead.(C)

Laban Pursues Jacob

22 On the third day(D) Laban was told that Jacob had fled.(E) 23 Taking his relatives(F) with him(G), he pursued Jacob for seven days and caught up with him in the hill country of Gilead.(H)

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