Genesis 33:1-9

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33 Then, far in the distance, Jacob saw Esau coming with his 400 men. ² Jacob now arranged his family into a column, with his two concubines and their children at the head, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. ³ Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother he bowed low seven times before him. ⁴ And then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him affectionately and kissed him; and both of them were in tears!

⁵ Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?”

“My children,” Jacob replied. ⁶ Then the concubines came forward with their children, and bowed low before him. ⁷ Next came Leah with her children, and bowed, and finally Rachel and Joseph came and made their bows.

⁸ “And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked.

And Jacob replied, “They are my gifts, to curry your favor!”

⁹ “Brother, I have plenty,” Esau laughed. “Keep what you have.”