Joe: Well, we have with us today, our Bible expert to break down the chapter by chapter of the Bible. What have we got for Genesis 31?

Bible Expert: Genesis 31 is all about how Jacob and his family leave Laban and go back to Canaan.

Joe: Interesting!

Bible Expert: Jacob had worked for Laban for over 20 years and had become very successful. He had acquired many cattle, sheep and camels.

Joe: Wow. And Laban was okay with that?

Bible Expert: Well, Laban didn't want Jacob to leave, so he sent his sons to bring him back. But God warned Jacob in a dream to leave and go back to his own land.

Joe: Holy cow! So, what happened?

Bible Expert: Jacob and his family left without telling Laban and set out for Canaan. On their journey, God spoke to Jacob again about his blessings and promised to protect him.

Joe: That's incredible. So, what does Laban do when he finds out Jacob has left?

Bible Expert: Laban eventually catches up with them and confronts Jacob. He accuses Jacob of stealing his idols and other items, but Jacob states that he has done nothing wrong. Laban searched the tents of Jacob's household but found nothing. God intervened and Laban was unable to find anything.

Joe: Wow, so God was really looking out for Jacob.

Bible Expert: Yes, absolutely. Eventually, Laban and Jacob made a covenant and agreed to stay away from each other. Jacob then continued his journey back to Canaan.