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Jacob
Patriarch of Israel
The son of Isaac and father of the twelve sons whose family became the tribes of Israel.
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The son of Isaac and father of the twelve sons whose family became the tribes of Israel.
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Jacob's Dream at Bethel
Jacob dreamed of a stairway reaching to heaven and received God's covenant promises at Bethel.
Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob wrestled through the night and received the name Israel before meeting Esau.
Jacob's Family Settles in Goshen
Jacob and his household moved to Egypt and settled in the land of Goshen during the famine.
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How were God's promises to Abraham and Isaac reaffirmed to Jacob?
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The son of Isaac and father of the twelve sons whose family became the tribes of Israel.
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Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob wrestled through the night and received the name Israel before meeting Esau.
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Jacob's Dream at Bethel
Jacob dreamed of a stairway reaching to heaven and received God's covenant promises at Bethel.
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Jacob's Family Settles in Goshen
Jacob and his household moved to Egypt and settled in the land of Goshen during the famine.
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Genesis 25:19
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Genesis 27:1
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Genesis 28:10
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Genesis 32:22
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Genesis 35:9
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Genesis 46:1
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