Jacob commands his party to abandon their other gods. God makes a covenant to Jacob and renamed him Israel. Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac die and are buried in Bethel.
Genesis 34: Dinah and the Shechemites
Shechem, son of a local ruler, rapes Jacob’s daughters. Jacob’s sons Levi and Simeon take retribution, kill the men and plunder their town.
Genesis 33: Jacob Meets Esau
After a night of terror and planning to prepare for a confrontation with his brother Esau, Jacob is shocked with a heartwarming reunion.
Genesis 32: Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
Jacob follows God’s command to return to the home of his relatives after years in service to Laban. In his fear of Esau’s wrath, he prepares gifts. Jacob wrestles with God.
Genesis 31: Jacob Flees From Laban
Jacob leaves takes his two wives, their children, and his flocks and flees Laban’s service to return to the land of his father. Laban pursues him. They make a treaty.
Genesis 30: Jacob and His Wives
Jacob and his wives bear many sons. Jacob tricks Laban into becoming a wealthy man. Joseph is born.
Genesis 29: Jacob In Harran
Jacob travels to Harran and enters service to his uncle Laban for the hand of Rachel in marriage. Laban tricks him into marrying Leah before Rachel. Leah has four sons and then commits herself to God over seeking the love of Jacob.
Genesis 28: Jacob’s Dream
Esau takes another wife. Jacob flees to Harran to find a wife and to flee Esau’s wrath. Jacob dreams of God and receives his promise.
Genesis 27: Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing
Jacob and Rebekah trick the blind Isaac into giving Jacob his dying blessing.
Genesis 26: Isaac and Abimelek
This one-chapter interlude interrupts the story of Jacob and Esau and gives some historical asides about Isaac, his relationship with local tribal rulers, and a treaty he signed with Abimelek after disputes over wells.