Jacob Arrived Whole at Shechem in Canaan

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on Genesis 33:18

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 20, 2026

Then came Jakob in peace with all that he had to the city of Shekem, in the land of Kenaan, in his Coming from Padan Aram; and he dwelt near the city,

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Patriarchs Holy Land Torah

Biblical References

Genesis 33:18

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