Genesis 32:1-7 ▼

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

2 When he saw them, Jacob said, |This is God's camp!| He named that place Mahanaim [Two Camps].

3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in Seir, the country of Edom.

4 He commanded them to give this message to Esau, |Sir, this is what Jacob has to say, 'I've been living with Laban and have stayed until now.

5 I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, and male and female slaves. I've sent [these messengers] to tell you [this news] in order to win your favor.'|

6 When the messengers came back to Jacob, they said, |We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you with 400 men.|

7 Jacob was terrified and distressed. So he divided the people, the sheep and goats, the cattle, and the camels into two camps.