3. He himself went on ahead of them, bowing to the ground seven times, until he reached his brother.
4. Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept.
5. Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children and asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “They are the children with whom God has graciously favored your servant.”
6. Then the maidservants and their children came forward and bowed low;
7. next, Leah and her children came forward and bowed low; lastly, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed low.
8. Then Esau asked, “What did you intend with all those herds that I encountered?” Jacob answered, “It was to gain my lord’s favor.”