Genesis 31:22

22 And on the third day it was told to Laban that Jacob had fled.

Genesis 31:22 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 31:22

And it was told Laban on the third day, that Jacob was fled.
] Three days after Jacob was gone he had the report of it, by some means or another; by some of his neighbours, or servants left at home, and sooner he could not well have it, since the flock he went to shear was three days' distance from Jacob's, ( Genesis 30:36 ) .

Genesis 31:22 In-Context

20 And Jacob {tricked} Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he [intended to] flee.

21 Then he fled with all that he had, and arose and crossed the Euphrates and set his face toward the hill country of Gilead.

22 And on the third day it was told to Laban that Jacob had fled.

23 Then he took his kinsmen with him and pursued after him, a seven-day journey, and he caught up with him in the hill country of Gilead.

24 And God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, "{Take care} that you not speak with Jacob, whether good or evil."