Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 30:43

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had large flocks, and maid-servants and men-servants, and camels and asses." — Genesis 30:43 (ASV)

The man increased exceedingly. —Hebrew, broke forth, as in Genesis 30:30. Wool, as the chief material for clothing, is a very valuable commodity in the East, and by its sale Jacob would obtain the means to purchase male and female servants and camels. The latter were especially valuable for purposes of commerce, in which Jacob evidently was actively engaged, and from where his chief gains probably came.