1. Jacob went on his way, and God’s messengers approached him.
2. When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is God’s camp," and he named that sacred place Mahanaim.
3. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau, toward the land of Seir, the open country of Edom.
4. He gave them these orders: "Say this to my master Esau. This is the message of your servant Jacob: ‘I’ve lived as an immigrant with Laban, where I’ve stayed till now.
5. I own cattle, donkeys, flocks, men servants, and women servants. I’m sending this message to my master now to ask that he be kind.’"