Genesis 33:17
The Scripture
(17) And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 33 Abraham and his family arrive in Hebron and purchase a field from Abimelech, beginning their settlement there. The chapter emphasizes the themes of family, inheritance, and the early establishment of the Israelite community, while also depicting the tension between Abraham and Abimelech over the land.
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