Genesis 32:7

When Jacob heard this, he was absolutely terrified. He split all the people with him, along with the sheep, goats, cattle, and camels, into two groups,

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In The King James Version

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

In Context

6The messengers returned to Jacob and told him, “Your brother Esau is coming to meet you with 400 armed men!”

8saying to himself, “If Esau comes and destroys one group, the other one can get away.”

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Cross References

Genesis 33:1Jacob saw Esau in the distance, coming towards him with four hundred men. So he split up the children between Leah, Rachel and the two personal maids.

Exodus 14:10The Israelites looked back and saw Pharaoh and the Egyptian army approaching. They were absolutely terrified and cried out to the Lord for help.

Psalms 31:13I hear many people whispering about me; terror surrounds me. They plot together against me, planning to kill me.

Psalms 61:2From this distant place, far from home, I cry out to you as my courage fails. Take me to a rock high above me where I will be safe,

Psalms 112:5Good things come to those who are generous in their lending and are honest in doing business.

Proverbs 2:11Good decisions will keep you on track; thinking logically will keep you safe.

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 →

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