And Jacob's possessions multiplied exceedingly, and he possessed oxen and sheep and asses and camels, and menservants and maidservants.
And Laban and his sons envied Jacob, and Laban took back his sheep from him, and he observed him with evil intent.
And it came to pass when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Laban went to shear his sheep; for they were distant from him a three days' journey.