“So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”
Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they s
Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival
“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a pla
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. Afte
and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can
and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, impa
but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—
All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comfort
When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and broug