Genesis 31:2

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

Cross-references

Genesis 31:5 is Jacob explaining to his wives what he observed: Laban's countenance changed, yet God remained with him.

Genesis 4:5 Parallel

In Genesis 4:5, Cain's countenance fell in anger — the same image of a face changing to show displeasure, foreshadowing how such anger can escalate.

Genesis 30:27 shows Laban earlier begging Jacob to stay because God blessed him — the positive attitude now gone, making his changed countenance striking.

In 1 Samuel 18:9, Saul eyed David with suspicion from that day — a powerful person's countenance turning hostile toward a once-favored figure, mirroring Laban here.

Daniel 3:19 Parallel

In Daniel 3:19, Nebuchadnezzar's visage changes against the three men — another leader whose face turns hostile toward God's servants, mirroring Laban's shifted countenance.