1. So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2. When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
3. Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
4. And he commanded them, saying, “Speak thus to my lord Esau, ‘Thus your servant Jacob says: “I have dwelt with Laban and stayed there until now.