¹³ Jacob stayed where he was for the night. Then he selected these gifts from his possessions to present to his brother, Esau:

¹¹ So their father, Jacob, finally said to them, “If it can’t be avoided, then at least do this. Pack your bags with the best products of this land. Take them down to the man as gifts—balm, honey, gum, aromatic resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

²⁶ When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him.

²⁷ And here is a present that I, your servant, have brought to you and your young men.

⁸ Ask your own men, and they will tell you this is true. So would you be kind to us, since we have come at a time of celebration? Please share any provisions you might have on hand with us and with your friend David.”

⁶ Since Joseph was governor of all Egypt and in charge of selling grain to all the people, it was to him that his brothers came. When they arrived, they bowed before him with their faces to the ground.