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And he heard the words of Laban’s sons - The multiplication of Jacob’s cattle, and the decrease and degeneracy of those of Laban, were sufficient to arouse the jealousy of Laban’s sons. This, with Laban’s unfair treatment, and the direction he received from God, determined him to return to his own country.
Hath he gotten all this glory - All these riches, this wealth, or property. The original word כבד signifies both to be rich and to be heavy; and perhaps for this simple reason, that riches ever bring with them heavy weight and burden of cares and anxieties.