1 Jacob looked up and saw that Esau was coming with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two maidservants.
2 He then put the maidservants in front with their children, then Leah with her children and Rachel and Joseph last of all.
3 He himself went on before them and bowed to the ground seven times until he came near his brother.
4 Esau ran to meet him, took him in his arms, kissed him; and both wept.
5 Esau looked up and seeing the women and the children said, "Who are these with you?" Jacob replied, "They are the children God has given to your servant."
6 Then the servants and their children went forward and bowed down.
7 Leah with her children likewise advanced and bowed, and lastly Joseph and Rachel went forward and bowed.
8 Esau said, "What is the meaning of all this company I have met?" Jacob replied, "It is to win your favor."
9 Esau answered, "Brother, I have plenty; keep what you have for yourself."
10 Jacob said, "But, no, please! Accept the gift I offer, for I came to you as to God, and you received me kindly.
11 So accept the gift I have brought you, for God has dealt generously with me and I have plenty." And so much did Jacob insist that Esau accepted the gift.
12 Esau then said, "Let us be on our way. I will lead you."
13 But Jacob said to him, "My lord knows that the children are not strong, and besides I must think of the ewes with lambs and the cows that have calves and if they are driven too hard, even for one day, all the flocks will die.
14 Let it please my lord to go ahead of me while I move on slowly at the pace of the cattle I'm driving and that of the children, until I reach my lord at Seir."
15 Esau said, "At least let me leave with you some of my men." Jacob replied, "Why? All I want is to keep your friendship."
16 So Esau returned that same day to Seir.
17 But Jacob left for Succoth. There he built a house for himself and shelters for his cattle. That is why the place was called Succoth.
18 On his return from Paddan-aram, Jacob safely reached Shechem, a town in the land of Canaan, and encamped within sight of the town.
19 For one hundred pieces of silver he bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, the plot of land where he had pitched his tent.
20 There he erected an altar and called it God - the God of Israel.
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Genesis 33 describes the meeting between Esau and Jacob after years of separation. Jacob, fearing Esau's revenge, sends gifts to appease his brother. The chapter ends with Esau offering to travel with Jacob, but Jacob refuses, claiming that children and herds are weak and need rest. Here are five verses related to the topics addressed in Genesis 33:
Deuteronomy 23:7 - "Thou shalt not abhor the Edomy, for it is your brother, not the Egyptian, for foreigner have gone in his land." This verse highlights the importance of reconciliation between brothers, even if they had conflicts in the past. Jacob and Esau are brothers who reconcile after years of animosity.
Proverbs 16:7 - "When the ways of man pleases the Lord, to his enemies they make peace with him." This verse highlights the importance of acting with justice and integrity, which can even lead enemies to make peace. Jacob acted with integrity and sent to Esau to appease him.
Isaiah 32:17 - "And the effect of justice will be peace, and the operation of justice, rest and security forever." This verse highlights the connection between justice and peace. Jacob and Esau found peace after years of conflict, thanks to Jacob's justice and integrity.
Matthew 5:9 - "Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called children of God." This verse highlights the importance of peace and reconciliation in the Christian life. Jacob and Esau reconciled each other after years of conflict and therefore can be considered peacemakers.
Hebrews 12:14 - "I followed peace with all and sanctification, without which no one will see the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of peace and sanctification in the Christian life. Jacob and Esau reconciled each other after years of conflict and therefore followed the path of peace and sanctification.
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