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Genesis 31:17-19
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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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Footnotes

  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.
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