Genesis 29:8
And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well’s mouth; then we water the sheep. And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well’s mouth; then we water the sheep.
Genesis 29:8 belongs to Jacob's arrival in the land of the children of the East as a lonely, foot-sore traveler with no possession save his staff. This was in marked contrast to the coming of Abraham's messenger nearly a hundred years before, who had arrived with a train of attendants riding on camels and with rich gifts of gold and silver. Like Abraham's servant, Jacob tarried beside a well. It was there that he met Rachel, Laban's younger daughter.
Jacob himself rendered helpful service by rolling the stone from the well's mouth and watering the flocks. On making known his kinship he was welcomed into Laban's home. Though he came portionless and unattended, a few weeks were enough to show the worth of his diligence and skill. This led to the arrangement by which he would render seven years' service for the hand of Rachel.