1. Early in the morning Laban got up, kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and returned to his place.
2. While Jacob left on his way, the angels of God met him.
3. Then Jacob said when he saw them, “This is God’s camp,” and he named that place Mahanaim.
4. Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
5. He also commanded them saying, “This is what you should say to my lord, to Esau: ‘This is what your servant Jacob said: I’ve been staying with Laban, and have lingered until now.