Genesis 32:1-3
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32 Then Jacob went on his way, and God’s angels met him.
2 When Jacob saw them, he said, This is God’s army! So he named that place Mahanaim [two armies].(A)
3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
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Genesis 32:1-3
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Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
32 [a]Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God(A) met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!”(B) So he named that place Mahanaim.[b](C)
3 Jacob sent messengers(D) ahead of him to his brother Esau(E) in the land of Seir,(F) the country of Edom.(G)
Footnotes
- Genesis 32:1 In Hebrew texts 32:1-32 is numbered 32:2-33.
- Genesis 32:2 Mahanaim means two camps.
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