He said to them, “Is it well with him?” They said, “It is well; and see, Rachel his daughter is coming with the sheep!”
All the stages Israel's march to Canaan are distinctly noticed, but no particular journal is kept of Jacob's expedition further than Beth-el; no, he had no more such happy nights as he had at Beth-el, no more such visions of the Almighty. That was intended for a feast; he must not expect it to be his daily bread. But, 1.
Commenting on Genesis 29:1-8
And he said unto them, is he well?.... In good health, he and his family, or "is peace unto him" (b); does he enjoy prosperity and happiness? for this word was used in the eastern nations, and still is, for all kind of felicity: and they said, he is well; or has peace; he and his family are in good health, enjoying all the comforts...
And he said unto them, [Is] he well? And they said, [He] [is] well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. (d) Or, "he is in peace?" by which the Hebrews mean prosperity.