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Genesis 27:41-44 Good News Bible (GNB)

41. Esau hated Jacob, because his father had given Jacob the blessing. He thought, “The time to mourn my father's death is near; then I will kill Jacob.”

42. But when Rebecca heard about Esau's plan, she sent for Jacob and said, “Listen, your brother Esau is planning to get even with you and kill you.

43. Now, my son, do what I say. Go at once to my brother Laban in Haran,

44. and stay with him for a while, until your brother's anger cools down