Genesis 31:49

And Mizpah; for he said, The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 26:28, Abimelech also makes a covenant with an oath invoking the LORD, mirroring Laban's treaty with Jacob — both are formal agreements sealed with God as witness.

Judges 10:17 Historical context

Judges 10:17 places Israel's encampment at Mizpeh in Gilead — the same Mizpah region named when Laban said 'the LORD watch between us' at this location.

Judges 11:11 has Jephthah speak 'before the LORD in Mizpeh' — Mizpah in Gilead, recalling Laban's plea that God watch over their mutual agreement.

In 1 Samuel 7:5, Samuel gathers Israel at Mizpah for prayer — Mizpah meaning 'watchtower,' recalling Laban's plea that the LORD watch between separated parties.