4127. And Laban came up with Jacob. That this signifies something of conjunction, may be seen from what is said above (n. 4124).

4124. And joined him in the mountain of Gilead. That this signifies somewhat of conjunction thereby, is evident from the signification of “joining,” as being conjunction; and from the signification of the “mountain of Gilead,” as being the good which is the first of conjunction (see n. 4117). Thus by “he joined him in the mountain of Gilead” is signified somewhat of conjunction.