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Jacob went on his way, and God's angels met him.
Genesis 32:1 In-Context
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Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
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When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.
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Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
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He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now.
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I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.’ ”
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S Genesis 16:11; 2 Kings 6:16-17; 1 Chronicles 21:15; Psalms 34:7; Psalms 35:5; Psalms 91:11; Daniel 6:22; Hebrews 1:14