Hosea 12:12

And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept [sheep].
- King James Version

Now Jacob fled to the land of Aram, And Israel worked for a wife, And for a wife he kept {sheep.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept `sheep'.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
- Basic English Bible

And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept [sheep].
- Darby Bible

And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
- Webster's Bible

Jacob fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served to get a wife, and for a wife he tended flocks and herds.
- World English Bible

And Jacob doth flee to the country of Aram, And Israel doth serve for a wife, Yea, for a wife he hath kept watch.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(12:13) And Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Hosea 12:12

12:12 Fled - For fear of Esau.