Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 31:1
1. Heard the words of Laban’s sons Either overheard with his own ears, or had them reported to him . Perhaps angry words at times passed between them in the fields or by the way . Such success and prosperity as attended all Jacob’s movements would naturally provoke the jealousy of Laban’s sons . read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 31:1
And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.It should seem they said it in Jacob's hearing. The last chapter began with Rachel's envying Leah; this begins with Laban's sons envying Jacob.He has gotten all his glory — And what was this glory? It was a parcel of brown sheep and speckled goats, and some camels and asses.Jacob has taken away all that was our fathers — Not all,... read more