Genesis 33:13

New Living Translation

But Jacob replied, “You can see, my lord, that some of the children are very young, and the flocks and herds have their young, too. If they are driven too hard, even for one day, all the animals could die.

Cross References

Genesis 33:12

“Well,” Esau said, “let’s be going. I will lead the way.”

Genesis 33:14

Please, my lord, go ahead of your servant. We will follow slowly, at a pace that is comfortable for the livestock and the children. I will meet you at Seir.”

1 Chronicles 22:5

David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the Temple to be built for the Lord must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” So David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death.

Psalm 78:71

He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own people, Israel.

Proverbs 12:10

The godly care for their animals, but the wicked are always cruel.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

1 Samuel 6:10

So these instructions were carried out. Two cows were hitched to the cart, and their newborn calves were shut up in a pen.