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.
6 Now I’ve come to possess oxen and donkeys, flocks, male servants and female servants. I sent word to tell my lord, in order to find favor in your eyes.’”