Genesis 31:20

“And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So he fled with all that he had,.... His wives, his children, cattle and substance:

and he rose up, and passed over…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 31:1-55

- Jacob’s Flight from Haran 19. תרפים terāpı̂ym, Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 31:17-24

Here is, I. Jacob's flight from Laban. We may suppose he had been long considering of it, and casting about in his mind…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

stole away, &c. Heb. stole the heart of Laban the Aramean. Cf. Gen 31:31. Jacob outwitted Laban; fled secretly, and got…