Genesis 28:7

And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padan–aram;

Cross-reference

Genesis 27:43 Historical context

Genesis 27:43 is Rebekah's instruction for Jacob to flee to Paddan-aram, which he obeys here.

Proverbs 30:17 describes the dire end for one who mocks a father, serving as a stark contrast to Jacob's respectful obedience here.

Ephesians 6:1 directly echoes this principle, commanding children to obey their parents 'in the Lord.'

Colossians 3:20 reinforces the same New Testament command for children to obey their parents in all things.

Exodus 20:12 commands honor to parents, exemplified by Jacob's obedience to his father and mother here.

Leviticus 19:3 reinforces the duty to revere parents, which Jacob fulfills by obeying them here.

Proverbs 1:8 echoes this act of parental obedience, framing a child's listening to a father's instruction as a core wisdom principle.