“God appeared to Jacob again, upon his arrival from Padan Aram, and He blessed him” (Genesis 35:9). “God appeared to Jacob.” It is written: “Show me a sign for good, [so that those who hate me will see it and be shamed, for You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me]” (Psalms 86:17) – it is speaking of David but was fulfilled in Jacob.1The author of this statement was David. Although there is no indication that David’s request was fulfilled, Jacob did receive such a sign.
“A sign” – on the basis of what is stated: “If he said this: The speckled will be your wages [then all the flocks bore speckled]” (Genesis 31:8). “Those who hate me will see it” (Psalms 86:17) – this is Esau and his chieftains. “Have helped me” (Psalms 86:17) – with the trouble of Shekhem, as it is written: “The dread of God was upon the cities” (Genesis 35:5). “And comforted me” (Psalms 86:17) – with the blessing of the mourners.