Genesis 27:41-45

"And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, the days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob. And the words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah; and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee. Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother, to Haran: and tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away; until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done unto him: then will I send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be bereaved of you both in one day?"

Genesis 27:46 will be studied with the next chapter.

Rebekah's mention of being bereaved of both her sons in one day was an imminent danger. If Esau had slain his brother, then the avenger of blood would have slain Esau. Poor Rebekah, however, said good-bye to Jacob for ever in the event of the next few verses.