Bible Trivia Question
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Why did Jacob flee to live with Laban?
He had stolen from his father
He had sinned against God
Abimelech wanted his wife
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: Esau wanted to kill him
Gen 27:41-44
In the grand saga of Jacob and Esau, tensions run high—styled like a classic family drama. After Jacob deceptively secured his father Isaac's blessing, Esau seethes. The simmering jealousy escalates to such intensity that Esau vows vengeance, prompting Mama Rebecca to intervene. She fears for Jacob’s safety and directs him to Laban, her brother, a smooth move to save Jacob and perhaps set in motion his remarkable journey.
Now, let's put Laban in context. He was not just a relative but also a shrewd and crafty figure himself—think of a blueprint character from any great novel, always calculating and ready for a deal. During Jacob’s time with Laban, the whole “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” dynamic gives rise to significant events, like Jacob acquiring several wives and much livestock. This period becomes foundational for Israel's history down the line.
Interestingly, Jacob's fleecing of Laban often echoes back to his earlier experience with Esau, suggesting a cycle of conflict and reconciliation often seen in Biblical narratives. Jacob truly grows during this time—41 years in total under Laban's roof—and each trial makes him wiser, preparing him for his eventual return to facedown Esau.
This bit of familial strife reminds us how intricately woven personal relationships are in life's tapestry and parallel throughout the scriptures, revealing patterns of honesty, deception, grace, and reconciliation that resonate through time!
Similar Bible Trivia Questions
Why did Jephthah flee to the land of Tob?
He wanted to spend his inheritance
He killed one of his brothers
He was illegitimate and his brothers drove him out
What did Rachel steal from her father, Laban, when she left home with her husband Jacob?
Laban's favourite camel
Laban's household gods
Laban's family jewels
Jacob worked for Laban for fourteen years before he was given Rachel as a wife?
False
Why did Elimelech go to live in Moab with his family?
Distant relatives invited him
Famine in his home town
Earthquake in his home town
How many years did Jacob live for?
147
199
153
To where did Paul & Silas flee?
Berea
Thessalonica
Appolonia
Which city did Jonah attempt to flee to instead?
Bethlehem
Nineveh
Joppa
Bethlehem
The coast
The mountains
To which region did Moses flee after killing the Egyptian?
Libya
Goshen
Edom
Who served Laban for 20 years?
Abraham
Jacob
Isaac