Genesis 33:13

Plain English Version

But Jacob said to Esau, “Sir, as you can see, my kids are young, and they can’t walk very fast. And some of my animals have baby animals with them, and I have to look after those animals. If I make them walk fast, they will die after one day.

Cross References

Genesis 33:12

Then Esau said, “Let’s go now. Let’s go to Seir, to the place where I live. We will go there together.”

Genesis 33:14

So please, sir, you go ahead. I will walk slowly with my kids and animals. Later on, we will see you there in Seir.”