Genesis 32:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jacob gave them their orders. To the servant with the first group of animals he said, “When Esau my brother comes to you and asks you, ‘Whose animals are these? Where are you going? Whose servant are you?’

Cross References

Genesis 33:3

Jacob himself went out before them. While he was walking toward his brother Esau, he bowed down to the ground seven times.

Genesis 32:16

He gave each flock of animals to his servants. Then he said to them, “Separate each group of animals. Go ahead of me and keep some space between each herd.”

Genesis 32:18

then you should answer, ‘These animals belong to your servant Jacob. He sent them as a gift to you, my master Esau. And he also is coming behind us.’”