1. Jacob went on his way, and God’s angels met him.
2. When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s camp.” So he called that place Mahanaim.
3. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
4. He commanded them, “You are to say to my lord Esau, ‘This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now.
5. I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’ ”
6. When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you — and he has 400 men with him.”