Genesis 28:5

And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padan–aram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob’s and Esau’s mother.

Cross-references

Genesis 28:2 is Isaac's command to Jacob to go to Paddan-aram, which Jacob obeys here.

Genesis 29:1 describes Jacob's arrival in the land, continuing the journey started here.

Genesis 35:27 records Jacob's return to Isaac, ending the journey begun here.

Genesis 25:20 Historical context

Genesis 25:20 records Isaac's marriage to Rebekah from Paddan-aram, explaining Jacob's destination.

Genesis 22:23 Historical context

Genesis 22:23 lists Rebekah's family, connecting Laban and Bethuel to Abraham's line.

Deuteronomy 26:5 alludes to the patriarch as a wandering Aramean, echoing Jacob's journey here.