John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:5

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Isaac sent away Jacob, etc.] From Beersheba; not in anger, or in a dishonourable way, but took his leave of him no doubt in an affectionate manner; as it is clear he went with his blessing, and had his good wishes for a prosperous journey: and he went to Padanaram; which from Beersheba, according to some f1447, was four hundred and eighty miles: unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian; some versions make Laban to be the Syrian, others Bethuel; it is a matter of no great moment which is here so called, since they were both called Syrians, (see <012520>Genesis 25:20): the brother of Rebekah; this refers to Laban, for Bethuel was her father: Jacob’s and Esau’s mother; Jacob is set first, not only as being most beloved by his mother, but as now having the birthright and the blessing.

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