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Jacob helping his household cross the Jabbok ford at night before he remains alone.
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Genesis 32:22-24

Crossing the Jabbok

The Night of Wrestling · Genesis 32

Story guide: Jacob brings his wives, children, and possessions across the ford of the Jabbok at night.

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22So the gift passed on ahead of him, but he himself stayed that night in the camp.

23That night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.

24He took them and brought them across the stream, and he brought across what belonged to him.

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