He was born probably at Lahai-roi, when his father was fifty-nine and Abraham one hundred and fifty- nine years old. Evidently the threshing floor on Moriah was near the real Mount Zion, the city of David (on the eastern not the western half of Jerusalem).Mount Moriah in Hitchcock's Bible Names bitterness of the LordMount Moriah in Smiths Bible Dictionary (chosen by Jehovah). Paul described this condition as holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power (II Timothy 3:5). Jacob in Easton's Bible Dictionary one who follows on another's heels; supplanter, (Gen. 25:26; 27:36; Hos. However, Jacob does not go all the way to Bethel, but, as we have said, stops on the way and settles in Shechem, about a day's journey from his appointed destination (33:1819). Rachel demanded children of her husband out of jealousy toward her sister Leah. (1.) Succoth. Bethuel, 1 Chronicles 4:30. Genesis 34 v 31,32 records how, when Jacob was angry with this, Levi replied that they had treated his sister like a prostitute, and this could not be allowed. But there are a number of independent indications that Jacob belongs to that large class of names consisting of a verb with some Divine name or title (in this case 'El) as the subject, from which the common abbreviated form is derived by omitting the subject. We should recall that Joseph, the name she had given her first son, meant, literally, add to me (Genesis 30:24), expressing her desire for yet another son. 7:32). 2 Kings 23:8 - And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, from Geba to Beersheba, and brake down the high places of the gates that [were] in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which [were] on a man's left hand at the gate of the city.2 Samuel 24:2 - For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which [was] with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number ye the people, that I may know the number of the people.Amos 5:5 - But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.Nehemiah 11:30 - Zanoah, Adullam, and [in] their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and [in] the villages thereof. Seven (sheba' which also may explain the name) wells are at the place, so that a different one may have been named by Isaac from that named by Abraham. During the civil war with Benjamin the tribes took the ark thither to consult God (compare 1 Samuel 10:3). The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted (Proverbs 29:25; cf. Since we know that Joseph was born at the end of Jacobs 14-year contract with Laban (30:25-26), he would have been about six years old when Jacob left Paddan-aram (cf. No doubt Jacob intended to get around to going up to Bethel in time, but there was no hurry in his mind. He put the maidservants out in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. Moses, under inspiration, wrote in this fashion to suggest something significant for us from the life of Jacob. For the sons of Jacob and all those who were in his household, this may have been the first clear evidence and explanation of the faith which he possessed but so poorly practiced before them. It was David's first capital. The Bible records that during Jacob's stay he purchased land near Shechem. S. of the town in the bottom of the valley is a tank, 130 ft. square by 50 deep. This report is given to us here because it fits into the chronological scheme at this point, and it prepares us for the time when Jacob will take away from Reuben the rights of the firstborn (Genesis 49:34). And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed [and] keep thy flock:Genesis 35:14 - And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, [even] a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.Joshua 24:32 - And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.Genesis 30:41 - And it came to pass, whensoever the stronger cattle did conceive, that Jacob laid the rods before the eyes of the cattle in the gutters, that they might conceive among the rods.Ezekiel 37:25 - And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, [even] they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David [shall be] their prince for ever.1 Samuel 12:8 - When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.Obediah 1:18 - And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be [any] remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken [it].Deuteronomy 29:13 - That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, and [that] he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.Genesis 31:46 - And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.Isaiah 43:22 - But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.Lamentations 2:2 - The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought [them] down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof.Psalms 22:23 - Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.Genesis 37:2 - These [are] the generations of Jacob. Again, from the like oath between Abimelech (with Phichol, his captain) and Isaac, it being not uncommon for an event to be recorded as occurring apparently for the first time, which has been recorded as occurring earlier before: so Bethel (Genesis 26:31-33). Genesis 33:18. Also from Mahanaim Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to request peace from his brother Esau (Gen. 32:1-5). A city of the territory of the tribe of Asher Jos 19:28 -2. Not only did Abram live here in Shechem. Bethel. And he bought an allotment of the field where he had spread his tent, at the hands of Hamor's sons, father of Shechem, for a hundred kesitahs (lambs). As they journeyed, there was a great terror upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. 20 There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel. And David said, Whither shall I go up? Well known at Abram's entrance into Canaan, 3,780 years ago (Genesis 42:18). It is also wise today to erect an altar of worship and prayer in our homes. 13:22). Then Joshua summoned all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, including their elders, leaders, judges, and officers. He bought a piece of ground near Shechem. Key points of 29-36 Flashcards | Quizlet In the morning Jacob set up "for a pillar" the stone which had served as his pillow (Gen 28:18; see PILLAR, matstsebhah), poured oil upon it and called the name of the place Bethel, "house of God"; that is, of God whose epiphany was for him associated with the pillar. Ge 22:2 Its position is doubtful, some thinking it to be Mount MOriah, others that Moreh, near Shechem, is meant. While the sentence may have been delayed in its execution, it is my conviction that Rachels death is the result, to one degree or another, of these words spoken by her husband. Moses therefore lists these twelve sons according to their mothers, beginning first with Leah, then Rachel, and concluding with Bilhah and Zilpah. Shechem son of Hamor, the king of the city of Shechem, saw her and fell in love with her. (See Joshua 21:11; Judges 1:10.) saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,Jeremiah 46:28 - Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I [am] with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished.Ezekiel 20:5 - And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day when I chose Israel, and lifted up mine hand unto the seed of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lifted up mine hand unto them, saying, I [am] the LORD your God;Genesis 27:46 - And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these [which are] of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?Isaiah 60:16 - Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.Genesis 30:31 - And he said, What shall I give thee? In the time of Jerome it was still a considerable place, and still retains its ancient name --Bir es-Seba. David sought Gods forgiveness for his sin and received it (Psalm 51, 32), but the consequences for his acts were not held back (cf. He, too, set up an altar at Shechem, and called it "El Elohe Israel." Shechem was also the site of Jacob's daughter Dinah's ill-fated love affair with the son of Hamor, also named Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob and Esau Timeline | We Are Israel Far worse, it had been ten years since Jacob had left Laban and returned to the land of promise. So thenceforth David sacrificed there, and no longer on the altar at Gibeon where the tabernacle was, separate from the ark, which was at Zion; for he could not go to Gibeon on account of the sword of the Angel, i.e. After the death of Saul, David was here anointed king (2 Sam 5:3) and reigned here 7 1/2 years, until he captured Jerusalem and made that his capital (2 Sam 5:5); while here, six sons were born to him (2 Sam 3:2). A town in the south of Judah (Josh. A city north of Jerusalem The ancient city adjacent to, and finally embraced in, was called Luz Jos 18:13; Jud 1:23-26 Abraham estblishes an altar at Ge 12:8; 13:3,4 The place where Jacob saw the vision of the ladder Ge 28:10-22; 31:13; Ho 12:4 And builds an altar at Ge 35:1-15 Deborah dies at Ge 35:8 Conquered by Joshua Jos 8:17; with 12:16 Conquered by the household of Joseph Jud 1:22-26 Allotted to Benjamin Jos 18:13,22 Court of justice held at By Deborah Jud 4:5 By Samuel 1Sa 7:16 Tabernacle at, and called HOUSE OF GOD Jud 20:18,31; 21:2 Jeroboam institutes idolatrous worship at 1Ki 12:25-33; 2Ki 10:29 Idolatry at Jer 48:13; Am 4:4 Shalmanezer sends a priest to 2Ki 17:27,28 Prophecies against the idolatrous altars at 1Ki 13:1-6,32; 2Ki 23:4,15-20; Am 3:14 The school of prophets at 2Ki 2:3 The young men of, mock Elisha 2Ki 2:23,24 People of, return from Babylon Ezr 2:28; Ne 7:32 Prophecies against Am 5:5 -2. The third lesson has to do with reaping what we have sown (cf. It was built "seven years before Zoan in Egypt" (Gen. 13:18; Num. It matters a great deal. As Jacob begins to fade from the spotlight, his twelve sons come to the forefront. Prehistory. There, Jacob called the people to 'put away the foreign gods that are among you' so they buried their household gods, treating them as 'dead . Around the large are nine stone troughs; around the smaller, five. They all pour their streams into the wady es Seba, and are called Bir es seba, the largest 12 ft. diameter, and masonry round reaching 28 ft. down, and 44 from bottom to surface of the water. The History of Rome - Brief Overview Of Roman History from Her Dawn to the First Punic War. Jacob returns to Bethel (35:1-28) God came to Jacob when he was in danger of being annihilated by the people of the land. How long were Jacob and Rachel married? - Christianity Stack Exchange He divided the children between Leah and Rachel and the two maidservants. The town was situated in a narrow valley - the "Valley of the Eschol; " whose sides are clothed with vineyards, groves of olives, and other fruit trees. Jud 1:22,23 After the conquest Bethel is frequently heard of. Under Jehu, who restored the calf worship, and Jeroboam II his great grandson, Bethel comes again into prominence (2 Kings 10:29). Hence the prophet Hosea (Hos. Adonijah then made one last daring attempt to regain supremacy. By it, theologians refer to the inability of any unsaved person to voluntarily choose to obey or trust in God. 12. Jacob arose and returned to Bethel where he would renew his vow to the Lord and he built an altar at Bethel and worshiped God (Gen. 35:1-15). So he divided the children among Leah and Rachel and the two maids. Laban was angry when he heard that Jacob had set out on his journey, and pursued after him, overtaking him in seven days. Jacob reunites with Esau (Genesis 33:1 - 33:20) - Bible Blender At the beginning of Genesis 29:15 it tells us how Jacob was loved up and attracted to Rachel. The third son of Kohath the Levite (Ex. It was here at hebron where Jacob met saw his father Isaac in his old age (Gen. 35:27) and he dwelt here in Hebron. It is time for Isaac to step aside, as well as Jacob, at least for the time being. According to Josh 15:13 it was so called after Arba, the father of Anak. 21:2; 2 Sam. Jehovah's vision to David in the same spot, before the preparation for building the temple there, revived the name Moriah (2 Samuel 24:16; 2 Samuel 24:24-25.) Hiel of Bethel rebuilt Jericho under the curse (1 Kings 16:34).Bethel in Hitchcock's Bible Names the house of GodBethel in Naves Topical Bible 1. Hebron is said to have been rounded before Zoan (i.e. Ya'acov) was the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham the first Hebrew. But while the guilt and condemnation are dealt with, the consequences of sin remain. If you have a family, be sure to set aside time for devotions with your spouse and children. Jacob lives in Egypt for seventeen years after his arrival (Genesis 47:28). Jacob will give Joseph a second "portion ()" of land beyond that of his brothers, which turns out to be Shechem itself. The masonry which encloses the well extends downward 28 1/2 feet. 2. A mountain 1Sa 13:2Bethel in Smiths Bible Dictionary (the house of God) well known city and holy place of central Israel, about 12 mlles north of Jerusalem. And he said, Unto Hebron.1 Chronicles 3:4 - [These] six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.Joshua 10:5 - Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.Joshua 10:3 - Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,Joshua 12:10 - The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;2 Samuel 3:32 - And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.Exodus 6:18 - And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath [were] an hundred thirty and three years.1 Chronicles 2:42 - Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel [were], Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.Joshua 15:13 - And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, [even] the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron.Joshua 21:11 - And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron, in the hill [country] of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.Judges 16:3 - And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put [them] upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that [is] before Hebron.2 Samuel 3:22 - And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from [pursuing] a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner [was] not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.1 Chronicles 6:57 - And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, [namely], Hebron, [the city] of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,Joshua 20:7 - And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which [is] Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.Joshua 21:13 - Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, [to be] a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,Genesis 23:2 - And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same [is] Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.Genesis 35:27 - And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which [is] Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.2 Samuel 15:10 - But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.2 Samuel 5:13 - And David took [him] more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.2 Samuel 3:27 - And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth [rib], that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.