7. Next came Leah with her children, and they bowed before him. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed before him.
8. “And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked.Jacob replied, “They are a gift, my lord, to ensure your friendship.”
9. “My brother, I have plenty,” Esau answered. “Keep what you have for yourself.”
10. But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you, please accept this gift from me. And what a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of God!
11. Please take this gift I have brought you, for God has been very gracious to me. I have more than enough.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau finally accepted the gift.
12. “Well,” Esau said, “let’s be going. I will lead the way.”
13. But Jacob replied, “You can see, my lord, that some of the children are very young, and the flocks and herds have their young, too. If they are driven too hard, even for one day, all the animals could die.