21 So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.
21 So he fled with all he had, crossed the Euphrates River, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.
21 He fled with all that he had and arose and crossed the Euphrates, and set his face toward the hill country of Gilead.
21 Jacob got away with everything he had and was soon across the Euphrates headed for the hill country of Gilead.
21 So he fled with all that he had. He arose and crossed the river, and headed toward the mountains of Gilead.
21 So Jacob took all his possessions with him and crossed the Euphrates River, heading for the hill country of Gilead.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 31:21
Commentary on Genesis 31:1-21
(Read Genesis 31:1-21)
The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while (what are called) the great events of states and kingdoms at that period, are not mentioned. The Bible teaches people the common duties of life, how to serve God, how to enjoy the blessings he bestows, and to do good in the various stations and duties of life. Selfish men consider themselves robbed of all that goes past them, and covetousness will even swallow up natural affection. Men's overvaluing worldly wealth is that error which is the root of covetousness, envy, and all evil. The men of the world stand in each other's way, and every one seems to be taking away from the rest; hence discontent, envy, and discord. But there are possessions that will suffice for all; happy they who seek them in the first place. In all our removals we should have respect to the command and promise of God. If He be with us, we need not fear. The perils which surround us are so many, that nothing else can really encourage our hearts. To remember favoured seasons of communion with God, is very refreshing when in difficulties; and we should often recollect our vows, that we fail not to fulfil them.