Genesis 32:3-8

International Children’s Bible

³ Jacob’s brother Esau was living in the area called Seir in the country of Edom. Jacob sent messengers to Esau. ⁴ Jacob told the messengers, “Give this message to my master Esau: ‘This is what Jacob, your servant, says: I have lived with Laban and have remained there until now. ⁵ I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I send this message to you and ask you to accept us.’”

⁶ The messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you. And he has 400 men with him.”

⁷ Then Jacob was very afraid and worried. He divided the people who were with him into two camps. He also divided all the flocks, herds and camels into two camps. ⁸ Jacob thought, “Esau might come and destroy one camp. But the other camp can run away and be saved.”