Genesis 32:3-6 ▼

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.|'|

6 Later, the messengers returned to Jacob and reported, |We went to your brother Esau. He's now coming to meet you—and he has 400 men with him!|