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Genesis 32:6-8
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Genesis 32:6-8
King James Version
6 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.
7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;
8 And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.
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Genesis 32:6-8
New International Version
Genesis 32:6-8
New International Version
6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”(A)
7 In great fear(B) and distress(C) Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups,[a](D) and the flocks and herds and camels as well. 8 He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one group,[b] the group[c] that is left may escape.”
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- Genesis 32:8 Or camp
- Genesis 32:8 Or camp
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