Genesis 32:1
Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
In Context
2When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.
Cross References
Genesis 24:60And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.”
2 Kings 6:16“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Psalms 91:11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Ephesians 3:10His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
Matthew Henry on Genesis 32:1
We have here Jacob still upon his journey towards Canaan. Never did so many memorable things occur in any march as in this of Jacob's little family. By the way he meets, I. With good tidings from his God, ver. 1, 2 . II. With bad tidings from his brother, to whom he sent a message to notify his return, ver. 3-6 . In his distress, 1. He divides his company, ver. 7, 8 . 2. He makes his prayer to God, ver. 9-12 . 3. He sends a present to his brother, ver. 13-23 . 4. He wrestles with the angel, ver. 24-32 . Read the whole commentary →