Genesis 32:3–8 · BSB
32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
32:4
He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now.
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32:5
I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”
32:6
When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.”
32:7
In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
32:8
He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”
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