Ambrose of Milan, on Gen 46:1

“And Israel taking his journey, with all that he had, came to the well of the oath, and killing victims there to the God of his father Isaac,”

“It is appropriate, for that person rises up who is hastening to Christ. Faith precedes devotion. First Jacob rose up; later he sacrificed. The man who has searched out the knowledge of God offers a good sacrifice. Now "at night in a vision God spoke to Israel, saying, 'Jacob, Jacob.' He said, 'What is it?' God said, 'I am the God of your fathers, do not fear, go down into Egypt; for there I will make you into a great people, and I will lead you forever.' "”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.