• Gen 28:10 —Jacob leaves the promised land
  • Gen 28:11 —the sun sets
    • Gen 28:12–16 —He has a night-time encounter with God and vows to serve God if God protects him until he returns
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    • At least 14 years outside the land
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    • Gen 32:24–30 —He has a night-time encounter with God who gives him a new name
  • Gen 32:31 —the sun rises
• Gen 33f —Jacob returns to the promised land

Narrative Art in Genesis Jan Fokkelman