Genesis 32:1
Jacob went on his way and the messengers of God met him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
In Context
2When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s camp;” so he named the place “Mahanaim.”
Cross References
Genesis 24:60They also blessed Rebekah, saying to her, “Our sister! May your children and their children become thousands and thousands, may your sons conquer the cities of their enemies!”
Psalms 91:11for he orders his angels to guard you, wherever you go.
Ephesians 3:10so that now to the archangels and to all the powers on high should be made known, through the church, the all-embracing wisdom of God,
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 →