Rebekah sent Jacob away to stay with his uncle Laban primarily because Esau was planning to kill Jacob. After Jacob stole Esau's blessing, Rebekah learned that Esau was angry and intended to harm Jacob, so she advised Jacob to flee to her brother Laban's household for safety. While there, Jacob would also have the opportunity to find a wife from among Laban's daughters.
Why did Rebekah send Jacob away to stay with his uncle Laban?
because she wanted Jacob to find a wife from Laban’s household
because she wanted Jacob to learn how to tend a flock
because Esau was planning to kill Jacob
because Laban was a wise mentor
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