Genesis 30:42

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But he would not put out the branches when the weaker animals were mating. So Jacob got all the healthy animals, and Laban got what was left.

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When the stronger sheep were mating near the drinking place, Jacob made sure that the spotted branches were there.

Jacob soon became rich and successful. He owned many sheep, goats, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of slaves.

and he said, “Notice that all the rams are either spotted or speckled. I know everything Laban is doing to you,