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Genesis 32:3

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And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

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  1. Genesis 32:1

    And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

  2. Genesis 32:2

    And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God’s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

  3. Genesis 32:4

    And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:

  4. Genesis 32:5

    And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

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