Genesis 33:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. Journeyed to Succoth - So called from סכת succoth, the booths or tents which Jacob erected there for the resting and convenience of his family, who in all probability continued there for some considerable time.

Genesis 33:17

17 And Jacob journeyed to Succoth,d and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.