Genesis 31:4
So Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field, to his flock,
Jacob has direction and now it is time to move into action, he needs to inform his wives.
John Gill notes: Rachel is mentioned first, as being his proper and lawful wife, and is only called so, (Genesis 46:19) ; and it was for her sake Jacob had Leah.
Some commentators mention that possibly it was sheep shearing time and festivities were taking place at the field and that is why he sent for them there, and /or for privacy to consult with them as back in the tents they could be overheard.
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