Genesis 31:1-16

The increasing antagonism of Laban’s household encouraged Jacob to obey God’s command to return to the Promised Land (Genesis 31:1-2).

"The true character of Laban is clearly seen from the fact that his daughters entirely sided with Jacob against their own father . . . . They too had experienced their father’s selfishness and greed, and were ready to approve of their husband’s project and to go with him." [Note: Thomas, p. 285.]