1. As Jacob went on his way, God’s angels met him.
2. When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s camp!” He named that place Mahanaim [Two Camps].
3. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in Seir, the country of Edom.
4. He commanded them to give this message to Esau, “Sir, this is what Jacob has to say, ‘I’ve been living with Laban and have stayed until now.