Genesis 32:1-7 ▼

1 Meanwhile Jacob continued on his own way, and God’s angels encountered him.

2 When Jacob saw them he said, “This is God’s encampment.” So he named that place Mahanaim.

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

4 ordering them: “Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Thus says your servant Jacob: I have been residing with Laban and have been delayed until now.

5 I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’”

6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We found your brother Esau. He is now coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”

7 Jacob was very much frightened. In his anxiety, he divided the people who were with him, as well as his flocks, herds and camels, into two camps.