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I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favour.” ’(A)

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, ‘We went to your brother Esau; he is coming to meet you – and he has four hundred men with him.’(B) Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; he divided the people with him into two camps, along with the flocks, herds, and camels.

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