Genesis 31:22

Laban Overtakes Jacob

22 On the third day Laban was told 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 deceived Laban the Aramean, not telling him that he was fleeing.

21 He fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.

22 On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

23 So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him at Mount Gilead.

24 But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night. "Watch yourself!" God warned him. "Don't say anything to Jacob, either good or bad."