Although in the previous chapter Laban testifies that he has been blessed because of Jacob’s presence, the situation grows darker and jealousy begins to take the upper hand. The LORD instructs Jacob to return to the land of his fathers.

Without telling Laban, Jacob flees with his wives and his possessions. In this episode, together with Johan, we study the family dynamics, which show a resemblance to the proverbial saying that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…