Which was unjust and unreasonable, except where it fell out through the shepherd's default. See Exodus 22:13. Quest. How could Jacob pay these losses, seeing he came empty from his father's house, and got nothing by his service, for the first fourteen years, but his wives? Answ. Either,
1. He had some supplies sent from his father, though it be not mentioned in this history. Or,
2. He might have some inconsiderable allowances or privileges from Laban, out of which he could easily defray these charges, which because of his great care and watchfulness did but seldom happen. Or,
3. These losses were put to his account, to be satisfied by him as soon as he should be able to do it.