Genesis 31:22-42 And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.… I. LABAN'S EXPOSTULATION WITH JACOB. 1. There was, apparently, cause for just complaint. (1) There were some criminal elements in the conduct of Jacob. (2) There was unkindness and a breach of social obligations. 2. But this complaint was, really, the disguise of Laban's own evil nature. II. JACOB'S DEFENCE. 1. He challenges proof of his dishonesty. 2. He appeals to many years of faithful and honest service. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled. |
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