So Jacob became extremely afraid and distressed. He divided the people with him, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps,
The messengers returned to Jacob saying, “We went to your brother, to Esau, and he’s also coming out to meet you—and 400 men with him.”
for he thought, “If Esau comes to one camp and strikes it, the camp that’s left will escape.”
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.