Genesis 29:1

and came into the land

Jacob at Haran becomes a sterling illustration, if not type, of the nation descended from him in its present long dispersion. Like Israel, he was:

(1) Out of the place of blessing (Genesis 26:3).

(2) without an altar (Hosea 3:4); (Hosea 3:5).

(3) gained an evil name (Genesis 31:1); (Romans 2:17).

(4) but was under the covenant care of Jehovah (Genesis 28:13); (Genesis 28:14); (Romans 11:1); (Romans 11:25).

(5) and was ultimately brought back (Genesis 31:3); (Genesis 35:1); (Ezekiel 37:21).

The personal lesson is obvious: while Jacob is not forsaken, he is permitted to reap the shame and sorrow of his self-chosen way.