Jacob, the patriarch, fled into the country of Syria, for fear of Esau. And Israel, though honoured with that great name, served, stooped to the condition which is next door to slave, for a wife; a wife was his wages. And for a wife he kept sheep of Laban. All which in the history is related at large, Ge 29.
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Hosea 12:12
12 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.