1. "Go back to the land of your fathers" (1-21)

As much as Jacob prospered, Laban's attitude toward him changed. Finally, the Lord told him to return to his homeland. Jacob told his wives how Laban had cheated him, but the Lord had been with him, and he convinced them to leave. God was faithful to his calling of Jacob. Jacob took his family without telling Laban. But Rachel stole the family's household gods. They obeyed God, but not with clarity. They were also moved by Laban's attitude and even superstition.

2. God intervenes (22-30)

Laban found out and pursued Jacob. Because Jacob was encumbered with his flocks and herds, Laban caught up to him. God intervened and told Laban to say nothing either good or bad to Jacob. Laban had power to harm Jacob, but God protected Jacob. It seemed Laban was more concerned about losing his household gods than anything else.