Last time out, I talked about Jacob running away. This time around, Jacob, having spent many years working for his uncle Laban, decides to return to his homeland, Canaan, the land Yahweh promised to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. Jacob, deceived by his father-in-law Laban, had worked diligently for years to accumulate wealth and livestock. However, Laban's deceit and greed led Jacob to make a secret departure with his family and possessions.