Genesis 31:22
“And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.”
Genesis 31:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- It was told Laban on the third day that Jacob fled.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
- DARBYDarby
- And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Laban was told on the third day that Jacob had fled.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it is told to Laban on the third day that Jacob hath fled,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- On the third day, Laban was informed that Jacob had fled.
Context: Genesis 31
20And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
21So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.
22And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
23And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.
24And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
About Genesis 31: Jacob's Flight from Laban
Jacob runs away from Laban with his family and possessions. Laban pursues him but they make a covenant and part as friends.
Commentary
Genesis 31 is the story of Jacob's return to his homeland of Canaan after a long period of exile in the land of Laban. After a long and difficult journey, Jacob is reunited with his family and is welcomed back with open arms.