1. Early the next morning, Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them; then he set out on his journey back home.
2. Meanwhile Jacob continued on his own way, and God’s angels encountered him.
3. When Jacob saw them he said, “This is God’s encampment.” So he named that place Mahanaim.
4. Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom,
5. ordering them: “Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Thus says your servant Jacob: I have been residing with Laban and have been delayed until now.
6. I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’”
7. When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We found your brother Esau. He is now coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”