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.
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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.