21. And when he had gone away with all such things that were justly his, and, having crossed the river, was continuing on toward Mount Gilead,
22. it was reported to Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.
23. And taking his brothers with him, he pursued him for seven days. And he overtook him at Mount Gilead.
24. And he saw in a dream, God saying to him, "Beware that you not speak anything harsh against Jacob."
25. And now Jacob had pitched his tent at the mountain. And when he, with his brothers, had overtaken him, he set his tent at the same place at Mount Gilead.
26. And he said to Jacob: "Why have you acted this way, departing from me in secret, with my daughters like captives of the sword?
27. Why would you want to flee without my knowledge and without telling me, though I might have led you forward with gladness, and songs, and timbrels, and lyres?
28. You have not permitted me to kiss my sons and daughters. You have acted foolishly. And now, indeed,
29. my hand has power to repay you with harm. But the God of your father said to me yesterday, 'Beware that you not speak anything stern against Jacob.'
30. It may be that you desired to go to your own, and that you longed for the house of your father. But why have you stolen my gods?"
31. Jacob answered: "I set out, unknown to you, because I feared that you might take away your daughters by violence.