1. As Jacob went on his way, some angels met him.
2. When he saw them, he said, “This is God's camp”; so he called the place Mahanaim.
3. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the country of Edom.
4. He instructed them to say: “I, Jacob, your obedient servant, report to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now.
5. I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favour.”