Genesis 32:1-5 ▼

1 Likewise, Jacob continued on the journey that he had begun. And the Angels of God met him.

2 When he had seen them, he said, “These are the Encampments of God.” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim, that is, ‘Encampments.’

3 Then he also sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, in the land of Seir, in the region of Edom.

4 And he instructed them, saying: “You shall speak in this way to my lord Esau: ‘Your brother Jacob says these things: “I have sojourned with Laban, and I have been with him until the present day.

5 I have oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, and men servants, and women servants. And now I send an ambassador to my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”