I. Laban’s Fierce Charges II. Jacob’s Firm Retort

I. The Covenant Witnesses II. The Covenant Vow III. The Covenant Meal

I. His Ovine Deal? II. His Gross Duplicity? III. His Underlying Theory?

I. The Hostility of Laban II. The Arguments of Jacob III. The Agreement of His Wives

I. Leah’s Slighting and the First Four II. Rachel’s Envy and the Second Four III. Reuben’s Mandrakes and the Next Three

I. A Providential Meeting II. A Paternal Deal III. A Crafty Substitution

I. His Deep Awe II. His Fitting Memorial III. His Covenantal Vow

I. What Jacob Heard II. What Jacob Saw

I. The Two Reasons for His Leaving II. The Parting Words of His Father III. The Marital Reaction of His Brother

I. The Significant Background II. The Fascinating Narrative