Jacob Settles in Shechem
18After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city. 19And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. 20There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.
Jacob wasn’t giving God full obedience as “He” wanted him to return to Bethel.
Genesis 31:13 (ESV)
“I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and made a vow to me. Now arise, go out from this land and return to the land of your kindred.’”
It was good Jacob set up an alter and offered sacrifice but God wants full obedience before sacrifice.
El-Elohe-Israel: the meaning of the name El-elohe-Israel is: God; the God of Israel.
Who is your god?
Blessings, David
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