TSK · Genesis 31:39

For every matter of trespass, whether it be for ox, for donkey, for sheep, for clothing, or for any kind of lost thing, about which one says, 'This is mine,' the cause of both parties shall come before God. He whom God condemns shall pay double to his neighbor.

But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.

That which dies of itself, or is torn by animals, he shall not eat, defiling himself by it. I am Yahweh.

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.