Genesis 33:7-9

The Message

^6-7 Then the maidservants came up with their children and bowed; then Leah and her children, also bowing; and finally, Joseph and Rachel came up and bowed to Esau.

⁸ Esau then asked, “And what was the meaning of all those herds that I met?”

“I was hoping that they would pave the way for my master to welcome me.”

⁹ Esau said, “Oh, brother. I have plenty of everything—keep what is yours for yourself.”