1. And Jacob went on his way, and angels of God met him.
2. And when he saw them, Jacob said, “This is the camp of God!” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
3. Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the territory of Edom.
4. And he instructed them, saying, “Thus you must say to my lord, to Esau, ‘Thus says your servant Jacob, I have dwelled as an alien with Laban, and I have remained there until now.
5. And I have acquired cattle, male donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves, and I have sent to tell my lord, to find favor in your eyes.’ ”
6. And the messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We came to your brother, to Esau, and he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”