Genesis 32:7
Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed. And he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two companies.
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Genesis 33:1And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau was coming, and four hundred men with him. And he divided the children to Leah, and to Rachel, and to the two handmaids.
Exodus 14:10And when Pharaoh drew near, the sons of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians were marching after them, and they were very afraid. And the sons of Israel cried out to LORD,
Psalms 31:13For I have heard the slander of many. Fear [was] on every side, while they took counsel together against me. They devised to take away my life.
Psalms 61:2From the end of the earth I will call to thee when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,
Proverbs 2:11discretion shall watch over thee, understanding shall keep thee,
Matthew Henry on Genesis 32:4-9
3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4 And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now: 5 And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. 6 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and… Read the whole commentary →