Genesis 31:22

22 Three days later 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 Jacob deceived Laban by not letting him know that he was leaving.

21 He took everything he owned and left in a hurry. He crossed the Euphrates River and started for the hill country of Gilead.

22 Three days later Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

23 He took his men with him and pursued Jacob for seven days until he caught up with him in the hill country of Gilead.

24 In a dream that night God came to Laban and said to him, "Be careful not to threaten Jacob in any way."