Genesis 31:22
New International Version
On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

New Living Translation
Three days later, Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

English Standard Version
When it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled,

Berean Standard Bible
On the third day Laban was informed that Jacob had fled.

King James Bible
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

New King James Version
And Laban was told on the third day that Jacob had fled.

New American Standard Bible
When Laban was informed on the third day that Jacob had fled,

NASB 1995
When it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled,

NASB 1977
When it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then it was told to Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled;

Amplified Bible
On the third day [after his departure] Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

Christian Standard Bible
On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

American Standard Version
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

Contemporary English Version
Three days later Laban found out that Jacob had gone.

English Revised Version
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Two days later Laban was told that Jacob had left in a hurry.

Good News Translation
Three days later Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

International Standard Version
Three days later, somebody reported to Laban that Jacob had left,

Majority Standard Bible
On the third day Laban was informed that Jacob had fled.

NET Bible
Three days later Laban discovered Jacob had left.

New Heart English Bible
Laban was told on the third day that Jacob had fled.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.

World English Bible
Laban was told on the third day that Jacob had fled.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it is told to Laban on the third day that Jacob has fled,

Young's Literal Translation
And it is told to Laban on the third day that Jacob hath fled,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be announced to Laban in the third day, that Jacob broke away.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
It was told Laban on the third day that Jacob fled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
it was reported to Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.

New American Bible
On the third day, word came to Laban that Jacob had fled.

New Revised Standard Version
On the third day Laban was told that Jacob had fled.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was told to Laban on the third day that Yaquuv fled from him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But it was told Laban the Syrian on the third day, that Jacob was fled.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laban Pursues Jacob
22On the third day Laban was informed that Jacob had fled. 23So he took his relatives with him, pursued Jacob for seven days, and overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:5-9
When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” / So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his army with him. / He took 600 of the best chariots, and all the other chariots of Egypt, with officers over all of them. ...

Joshua 10:9-11
After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise. / And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites.

1 Samuel 19:11-12
Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped.

1 Samuel 23:7-8
When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” / Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men.

2 Kings 6:13-14
So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,” / the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.

Psalm 18:37
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.

Psalm 35:4-6
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. / May they be like chaff in the wind, as the angel of the LORD drives them away. / May their path be dark and slick, as the angel of the LORD pursues.

Psalm 83:15
so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm.

Proverbs 4:16
For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

Isaiah 59:7
Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.

Jeremiah 50:24
I laid a snare for you, O Babylon, and you were caught before you knew it. You were found and captured because you challenged the LORD.

Matthew 2:13-15
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

Matthew 2:19-20
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. / “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.”

Matthew 26:47-50
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...

Luke 22:47-48
While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Genesis 30:36
And he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob: and Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.

Exodus 14:5
And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?

Job 5:12,13
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise…

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Genesis 31
1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.
19. Rachel steals her father's household gods.
22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong.
34. Rachel's plan to hide the images.
36. Jacob's complaint of Laban.
43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed.














On the third day
The mention of "the third day" is significant in biblical narratives, often symbolizing a period of completion or divine intervention. In the context of Genesis, it indicates a specific time frame that allowed Jacob to gain a head start in his departure from Laban. The number three frequently appears in Scripture, such as in the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day, highlighting themes of deliverance and new beginnings.

Laban was informed
Laban's delayed awareness of Jacob's departure suggests a lack of immediate communication, typical of the ancient Near Eastern context. This delay allowed Jacob to put significant distance between himself and Laban. The phrase also underscores the tension and lack of trust between Laban and Jacob, a recurring theme in their relationship. Laban's eventual pursuit reflects his desire to maintain control over his household and possessions.

that Jacob had fled
Jacob's flight was a strategic move to escape Laban's oppressive control and to return to the land promised to his forefathers. This act of fleeing can be seen as a fulfillment of God's command to Jacob to return to his homeland. It also echoes earlier biblical narratives of escape and deliverance, such as the Exodus, where God's people are led out of bondage. Jacob's departure is a pivotal moment in his journey, marking a transition from servitude to the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Laban
Laban is the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's mother, and the father of Leah and Rachel, Jacob's wives. He is a key figure in Jacob's life, having employed Jacob for many years and deceived him on several occasions.

2. Jacob
Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the grandson of Abraham. He is a central patriarch in the biblical account, known for his cunning and his eventual transformation into a man of faith.

3. Fleeing of Jacob
This event marks Jacob's decision to leave Laban's household secretly, taking his family and possessions with him. It signifies a turning point in Jacob's life as he moves towards fulfilling God's promise to return to the land of his fathers.

4. The Third Day
The mention of the "third day" is significant in biblical accounts, often symbolizing a period of completion or divine intervention.

5. Paddan-aram
This is the region where Laban lived and where Jacob spent many years working for Laban. It is located in the upper Mesopotamian region.
Teaching Points
Trust in God's Timing
Jacob's decision to flee on the third day can remind us of the importance of trusting in God's timing and His plans for our lives.

Courage to Act
Jacob's flight from Laban required courage and faith. We are called to act courageously when God directs us, even when it involves leaving our comfort zones.

God's Faithfulness
Despite the challenges Jacob faced, God's faithfulness to His promises is evident. We can rely on God's faithfulness in our own lives.

Family Dynamics
The account highlights complex family relationships and the need for wisdom and discernment in dealing with family conflicts.

Divine Protection
Jacob's journey illustrates God's protection over His people, encouraging us to seek His guidance and protection in our own journeys.Verses 22, 23. - And it was told Laban on the third day - i.e. the third after Jacob's departure, the distance between the two sheep-stations being a three days' journey (vide Genesis 30:36) - that Jacob was fled. And he took his brethren - i.e. his kinsmen, or nearest relations (cf. Genesis 13:8; Genesis 29:15) - with him, and pursued after him (Jacob) seven days' journey (literally, a way of seven days); and they overtook him in the mount Gilead. The distance between Padan-aram and mount Gilead was a little over 300 miles, to perform which Jacob must at least have taken ten days, though Laban, who was less encumbered than his son-in-law, accomplished it in seven, which might easily be done by traveling from forty to forty-five miles a day, by no means a great feat for a camel.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Laban
לְלָבָ֖ן (lə·lā·ḇān)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3837: Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob

was informed
וַיֻּגַּ֥ד (way·yug·gaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

that
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Jacob
יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

had fled.
בָרַ֖ח (ḇā·raḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly


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