Genesis 33:1-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

Jacob Meets Esau

33 Jacob saw Esau coming with 400 men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two slaves. ² He put the slaves and their children in front, Leah and her children after them, and Rachel and Joseph last. ³ He went on ahead of them and bowed seven times with his face touching the ground as he came near his brother.

⁴ Then Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried. ⁵ When he saw the women and children, Esau asked, “Who are these people here with you?”

“The children God has graciously given me, sir,” Jacob answered.

⁶ Then the slaves and their children came forward and bowed down. ⁷ Likewise, Leah and her children came forward and bowed down. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed down.

⁸ Then Esau asked, “Why did you send this whole group ⌞of people and animals⌟ I met?”

He answered, “To win your favor, sir.”

⁹ Esau said, “I have enough. Keep what you have, Brother.”