Jacob’s Flight and Dream

The enraged Esau resolved in his heart to slay his brother. Speaking of his intent to every one in whom he was wont to confide, his word soon reached the ears of his mother. Fearing that her impetuous, head­strong, and big-fisted son, in a moment of unbridled rage, might carry out his threat, Rebekah immediately sends for Jacob. Her counsel is that he get him to her brother Laban with whom he need remain but a brief season as the wrath of Esau is but a momentary flare, a hot displeasure that...