The Holy One Visits Jacob and Walks With Him to Haran

Another interpretation of "His palate is most sweet" (Song of Songs 5:16): A king of flesh and blood, if he has a beloved friend, cherishes him. And if that friend falls ill, he sends to inquire after him. And if he cherishes him exceedingly, he goes himself and visits him. But should the friend go out to a lodging, is it possible that the king would go out together with him? Yet the King of the kings of kings, the Holy One blessed be He, loved Jacob, as it is said, "And I loved Jacob" (Malachi 1:2). When Deborah died, He came to visit him. And when he went out to a lodging, He was with him, as it is said, "And behold, I am with you" (Genesis 28:15). And when he returned, He was with him, as it is said, "And God said unto Jacob: 'Return unto the land of your fathers,' and I will be with you" (Genesis 31:3).