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Genesis 28:5

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Isaac sent Jacob away. He went to Paddan Aram to Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, Rebekah's brother, Jacob's and Esau's mother.

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The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.
Canaan in the Patriarchal AgeCanaan during the patriarchal period, before the Israelite conquest.

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Places in this passage

Genesis 28:5 mentions Bethel, Canaan, Haran, Luz and Paddan-aram.

Bethel · Deror_avi
Canaan · Bahnfrend
Haran · Zhengan
Paddan-aram · Bertramz

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