Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 31

Jacob was a very honest good man, a man of great devotion and integrity, yet he had more trouble and vexation than any of the patriarchs. He left his father’s house in a fright, went to his uncle’s in distress, very hard usage he met with there, and now is going back surrounded with fears. Here is, I. His resolution to return, Genesis 31:1-31:16. II. His clandestine departure, Genesis 31:17-31:21. III. Laban’s pursuit of him in displeasure, Genesis 31:22-31:25. IV. The hot words that passed between them, Genesis 31:26-31:42. V. Their amicable agreement at last, Genesis 31:43-31:55). MHBCC 32.1