1. Likewise, Jacob continued on the journey that he had begun. And the Angels of God met him.
2. When he had seen them, he said, "These are the Encampments of God." And he called the name of that place Mahanaim, that is, 'Encampments.'
3. Then he also sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, in the land of Seir, in the region of Edom.
4. And he instructed them, saying: "You shall speak in this way to my lord Esau: 'Your brother Jacob says these things: "I have sojourned with Laban, and I have been with him until the present day.
5. I have oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, and men servants, and women servants. And now I send an ambassador to my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight." ' "