Genesis 32:2-4
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2 Jacob saw them. He said, “This is the army of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.
3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau. Esau lived in the land of Seir. It was also called the country of Edom. 4 Jacob told the messengers what to do. He said, “Here’s what you must tell my master Esau. ‘Your servant Jacob says, “I’ve been staying with Laban. I’ve remained there until now.
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Genesis 32:2-4
New International Version
2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!”(A) So he named that place Mahanaim.[a](B)
3 Jacob sent messengers(C) ahead of him to his brother Esau(D) in the land of Seir,(E) the country of Edom.(F) 4 He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord(G) Esau: ‘Your servant(H) Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban(I) and have remained there till now.
Footnotes
- Genesis 32:2 Mahanaim means two camps.
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