Genesis 32:1-5 ▼

1 As Jacob went on his way, angels from God met him.

2 As he was watching them, Jacob said, |This must be God's camp,| so he named that place Mahanaim.

3 Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of him into the land of Seir (that is, into the territory of Edom) to meet his brother Esau.

4 He instructed them, |This is what you are to say to my master Esau: 'Your servant Jacob told me to tell you, |I've journeyed to stay with Laban and I've remained there until now.

5 I now have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I'm sending this message to you, sir, so that you'll show favor to me.|'|