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32 [a]As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him. When Jacob saw them, he exclaimed, “This is God’s camp!” So he named the place Mahanaim.[b]

Jacob Sends Gifts to Esau

Then Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother, Esau, who was living in the region of Seir in the land of Edom.

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Footnotes

  1. 32:1 Verses 32:1-32 are numbered 32:2-33 in Hebrew text.
  2. 32:2 Mahanaim means “two camps.”

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