1 When Jacob also went his way, the angels of God met him.
2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So Jacob named that place Mahanaim.
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.’”