Jacob, now Israel buried all the false idols in within his people. Jacob sought God’s counsel and protection as he travels to Bethel with his family.

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Jacob’s daughter with Leah, Dinah is raped by the son of ruler of the city of Shechem. To exact revenge and defend their sister's honor, Jacob's sons trick the men of the city into being circumcised and then slaughter all of them when they are recovering, plundering all the wealth of the people.

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After 20 years Jacob prepares to meet Esau with fear and humility, arranging his family into three groups and sending Esau a generous gift of livestock to appease him.

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Jacob is returning home to Canaan, approaching Seir the land of in which his brother Esau lived, he became fearful. He feared his brother Esau might attack him for having stolen his blessing, so he split his family into two groups, thinking if one were attacked, the other would survive. A prayer to the Lord was offered by Jacob, thanking God for His past care of him, and asking the Lord to protect him as he met his brother.

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Jacob is commanded by God to return to Canaan, the land of his father Isaac. Jacob packs up his wife and children, all if his possessions and leaves without telling Laban, his father in law.

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This chapter focuses on the narrative of Jacob’s family while highlighting the conflict between his sister wives Leah, and Rachel. Jacob’s yearning to return to his native country and homeland led him to strike an unusual bargain with his father in law, Laban. The agreement resulted in Jacob achieving great wealth.

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Jacob arrives in Haran, falls in love with his cousin Rachel. After working seven years to marry her, Jacob is tricked by his uncle into marrying the older daughter, Leah, instead. Laban allows Jacob to marry Rachel, as well, in exchange for another seven years' work.

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Isaac blessed Jacob and instructed him to leave Beersheba and travel Jacob leaving home to travel to Paddan-aram, to his uncle Laban’s home to find a wife and escape his brother Esau's wrath:

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