5. Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?”“These are the children God has graciously given to me, your servant,” Jacob replied.
6. Then the servant wives came forward with their children and bowed before him.
7. Next came Leah with her children, and they bowed before him. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed before him.
8. “And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked.Jacob replied, “They are a gift, my lord, to ensure your friendship.”
9. “My brother, I have plenty,” Esau answered. “Keep what you have for yourself.”
10. But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you, please accept this gift from me. And what a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of God!
11. Please take this gift I have brought you, for God has been very gracious to me. I have more than enough.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau finally accepted the gift.
12. “Well,” Esau said, “let’s be going. I will lead the way.”