Biblical journeys
Jacob's Journey
Fleeing his brother Esau to Haran, then wrestling with God at the Jabbok before returning to Canaan.
Journey sequence and Bible passages
- 1
Beersheba
Fleeing Esau's anger, he sets out for Haran, to his mother Rebekah's brother Laban.
Genesis 28:10
- 2
Bethel
Sleeping with a stone for a pillow, he dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven and names the place Bethel.
Genesis 28:11-19
- 3
Haran
He reaches his uncle Laban's household, marries Leah and Rachel, and stays twenty years.
Genesis 29
- 4
Peniel (Penuel)
Returning to Canaan, he wrestles with God all night at the ford of the Jabbok and is given the name Israel.
Genesis 32:22-30
- 5
Succoth
After reconciling with Esau, he arrives at Succoth and builds a house and shelters for his livestock.
Genesis 33:17
- 6
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