1. When Jacob also went his way, the angels of God met him.
2. When he saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.
3. Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau,
4. telling them, “Give this message to my master Esau: ‘This is what Jacob, your servant, says: I have lived with Laban and have remained there until now.
5. I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I send this message to you and ask you to accept us.’ ”
6. The messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.”
7. Then Jacob was very afraid and worried. He divided the people who were with him and all the flocks, herds, and camels into two camps.