Yaakov’s departure from Canaan is surprising considering Yitzchak’s prohibition to leave the land. This article compares the main events of Yaakov’s life with those of his grandfather Avraham. The comparison is reinforced by content and literary analysis. Yaakov is required to create the nation of Avraham’s offspring after the crisis of Esau’s rejection despite the fact that he was Yitzchak’s son.

Yaakov - similarity to Avraham
Vayetzeh
Yaakov
Go forth
Yaakov's return to Canaan
Yaakov - name change
Avraham - Name Change
Yaakov and Esav