Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Tre dager senere fikk Laban vite at Jakob hadde flyktet. Da tok han brødrene med seg og fulgte etter ham. Etter sju dager nådde han igjen Jakobs følge. De var i Gileadfjellene. Men Gud hadde kommet til Laban i en drøm om natten og sagt til ham: «Pass deg for hva du sier til Jakob, og ikke gjør ham noe!»
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Genesis tells us that Laban found out Jacob had left on the third day after Jacob's departure. Laban was Jacob's uncle and had been unaware of Jacob's plans to leave.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend moved away without telling you. On the third day, you found out they were gone. That's what happened to Laban with his nephew Jacob.
Historical Background
The book of Genesis was likely compiled by Moses around 1446-1406 B.C.E. It was written for the Israelites to understand their history and the covenant with God. The cultural context was nomadic and agricultural, with complex family and tribal relationships.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, consider a situation where a friend or family member leaves without saying goodbye. This can leave feelings of confusion and hurt, much like Laban felt when he learned Jacob had left.
Topics
family relationshipsdeceptionmigrationtrustuncertaintybetrayal