3. Jacob himself walked in front of them all, bowing to the ground seven times as he came near his brother.
4. But Esau ran towards Jacob and hugged and kissed him. Then the two brothers started crying.
5. When Esau noticed the women and children he asked, “Whose children are these?”Jacob answered, “These are the ones the Lord has been kind enough to give to me, your servant.”
6. Then the two servant women and their children came and bowed down to Esau.
7. Next, Leah and her children came and bowed down; finally, Joseph and Rachel also came and bowed down.
8. Esau asked Jacob, “What did you mean by these herds I met along the road?”“Master,” Jacob answered, “I sent them so that you would be friendly to me.”