And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. The terror of God - A supernatural awe sent by the Almighty, was upon the cities that were round about, so that they were not molested in their departure. This could be owing to nothing less than the especial providence of God.
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Genesis 35:5
5 And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.