The answer is: Esau wanted to kill him

Gen 27:41-44

Jacob’s flight from home is a riveting tale that digs deep into family dynamics and the consequences of our choices. Picture a family torn apart by favoritism: Isaac, favoring Esau, and Rebecca, hell-bent on securing a future for Jacob that included the coveted blessings. When Jacob deceives his blind father to steal Esau’s blessing, it's no wonder lips tightened and tensions flared. Esau, furious and heartbroken, vows to kill Jacob, prompting Rebecca to concoct a plan that sends her favorite son to live with her brother Laban.

As Jacob journeys to Haran, he encounters all sorts of intriguing experiences. The night before departing, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching into the heavens, with angels ascending and descending (Genesis 28:12). This unique encounter not only comforts Jacob but also establishes a divine promise—that God will be with him, ensuring he returns.

An echo of Jacob's life later rebounds in the story of Jesus, when familial conflicts arise in the New Testament. And isn't it fascinating how both involve the theme of night? For Jacob, it's under the stars that he discovers God's promises; for Jesus, it's in the overwhelming pressures of Jerusalem as he grapples with his own path.

Laban might appear to be Jacob’s relative, but he proves to be a challenge all his own. This whole adventure reflects the tangled web of familial affection and manipulation, teaching us timeless lessons about choices, reconciliation, and the complex nature of relationships!