Bible verse
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from Genesis 32.
1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.
3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
4 He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now.
5 I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”
6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.”
7 In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
KJV
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
ASV
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
ERV
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
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