Hosea 12:12

And Iacob fled into the countrey of Syria, and Israel serued for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheepe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife-for a wife he tended sheep.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and was a keeper for a wife.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Hosea 12:12

12:12 Fled - For fear of Esau.