Who came out better in the conflict between Jacob and Laban?
Jacob came out better in the conflict with Laban. Although Laban hoodwinked him many times, Jacob still ended with the upper hand, possessing the best flocks and herds, along with all his children and grandchildren, and he returned with a large caravan.
Les explains that during Jacob's 20 years in Haran with Laban, Laban hoodwinked him just as many times as Jacob got it over on Laban, but Jacob still ended with the upper hand. He acquired the best of the flocks and herds, all the children and grandchildren, and came back to Canaan with quite a caravan. This outcome set the stage for the nation of Israel, as Jacob's sons from Leah, Rachel, and their handmaids became the twelve tribes.