World English Bible
"Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom."
— Genesis 32:3, World English Bible
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.”
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom. ”
“Jacob sent messengers on ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the region of Edom.”
“And he sent messengers before him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, to the country of Edom:”
“Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;”
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.”
Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
When he saw them, Jacob said, "This is God's army." He called the name of that place Mahanaim.
Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
He commanded them, saying, "This is what you shall tell my lord, Esau: 'This is what your servant, Jacob, says. I have lived as a foreigner with Laban, and stayed until now.
I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.'"
The messengers returned to Jacob, saying, "We came to your brother Esau. Not only that, but he comes to meet you, and four hundred men with him."