Genesis 32:3-5 ▼

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

4 He commanded them, “You are to say to my lord Esau, ‘This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now.

5 I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’ ”