Genesis 31:23

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:23

BSB

So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

AKJV

And he took his brothers with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

CPDV

And taking his brothers with him, he pursued him for seven days. And he overtook him at Mount Gilead.

ERV

And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and he overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.

NHEB

He took his relatives with him, and pursued after him for seven days, and caught up with him in the hill country of Gilead.

SMT

And he will take his brethren with him, and pursue after him a way of seven days: and he will overtake him in Mount Gilead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:23

AndhetookH3947VerbhisbrethrenH251Noun MasculinewithhimandpursuedH7291VerbafterhimH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction sevenH7651Noun days'H3117Noun Masculine journeyH1870Noun MasculineandtheyovertookH1692VerbhiminthemountH2022Noun Masculine GileadH1568

Commentary for Genesis 31:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 31:23

Summary

Laban pursues Jacob across distance

Place

Mount Gilead

Event

Laban pursues Jacob's group

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC