Genesis 33:17
“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem,.... Not Salem, of which Melchizedek was king, much less Jerusalem, for it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 33:1-20
- Jacob and Esau Meet 17. סכת sûkkôth, Sukkoth, “booths,” consisting of poles forming a roof covered with branches,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Journeyed to Succoth - So called from סכת succoth, the booths or tents which Jacob erected there for the resting and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 33:16-20
Here, 1. Jacob comes to Succoth. Having in a friendly manner parted with Esau, who had gone to his own country (Gen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Succoth This verse preserves the traditional explanation of the origin of the name Succoth, "booths," "huts"; LXX…
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