Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.
Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.
And Jacob lifteth up his feet, and goeth towards the land of the sons of the east;
And Jacob continued his journey, and went into the land of the children of the east.
Genesis — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Then Jacob went on his journey Moses now relates the arrival of Jacob in Mesopotamia, and the manner in which he was received by his uncle; and although the narration may seem superfluous, it yet contains nothing but what is useful to be known; for he commends the extraordinary…