Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:2
Three flocks of sheep - צאן tson , small cattle, such as sheep, goats, etc.; See note on Genesis 12:16 . Sheep, in a healthy state, seldom drink in cold and comparatively cold countries: but it was probably different in hot climates. The three flocks, if flocks and not shepherds be meant, which were lying now at the well, did not belong to Laban, but to three other chiefs; for Laban's flock was yet to come, under the care of Rachel, Genesis 29:6 . read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:10
And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of Laban his mother's brother ,.... Coming with her flock towards the well, and for whom and whose flock only the shepherds might be waiting: and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother ; wherefore out of respect to him and his, he being so nearly allied to him, it was that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth , either with the help of the shepherds, or of himself by his own strength; which the Jewish... read more