Thematic Bible: Monuments erected to commemorate events
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Pillar » Monuments erected to commemorate events » By jacob, his vision of angels
Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had under his head. He set it up as a marker and poured oil on top of it.
I am the God of Bethel. That is where you anointed a pillar and made a vow to me. Arise and leave this land. Return to the land of your birth.'
So Jacob set up a memorial, a stone marker, to mark the place where God had spoken with him. He poured a wine offering and olive oil on it.