Genesis 31:22

31:22 Three days later Laban discovered Jacob had left. ¹ 

Genesis 27:43

27:43 Now then, my son, do what I say. ²  Run away immediately ³  to my brother Laban in Haran.

Genesis 31:20

31:20 Jacob also deceived ⁴  Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was leaving. ⁵ 

[31:22]  ¹ tn Heb “and it was told to Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled.”

[27:43]  ² tn Heb “listen to my voice.”

[27:43]  ³ tn Heb “arise, flee.”

[31:20]  ³ tn Heb “stole the heart of,” an expression which apparently means “to deceive.” The repetition of the verb “to steal” shows that Jacob and Rachel are kindred spirits. Any thought that Laban would have resigned himself to their departure was now out of the question.

[31:20]  ⁴ tn Heb “fleeing,” which reflects Jacob’s viewpoint.