Genesis 33:17 · KJV

"And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.

¹⁶So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.

¹⁷And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.

¹⁸And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan-aram; and pitched his tent before the city.

¹⁹And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money.

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Reflection Questions

How do you create a sense of home in your life?

What does it mean for you to establish roots?

When have you felt the need to provide for others?

Life Application

family

Consider ways to strengthen family bonds through shared experiences.

faith

Reflect on how your faith influences your decisions in establishing your home.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Succoth

Succoth is a location where Jacob settled after his return to Canaan. It signifies a place of temporary shelter.

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