Genesis 32:7

Then Jacob [Supplanter] was greatly afraid and was distressed. He divided the people who were with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two companies;

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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 [Supplanter], saying, “We came to your brother Esau [Hairy]. Not only that, but he comes to meet you, and four hundred men with him.”

8and he said, “If Esau [Hairy] comes to the one company, and strikes it, then the company which is left will escape.”

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Cross References

Genesis 33:1Jacob [Supplanter] lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau [Hairy] was coming, and with him four hundred men. He divided the children between Leah [Weary], Rachel [Ewe sheep], and the two servants.

Exodus 14:10When Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel [God prevails] lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians [people from Abode of slavery] were marching after them; and they were very afraid. The children of Israel [God prevails] cried out to Adonai.

Psalms 31:13For I have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· the slander of many, terror on every side, 2 while they conspire together against me, 2 they plot to take away my life. 1

Psalms 61:2From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. 2 Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1

Psalms 112:5ט It is well with the man who is merciful and lends. 2 י He will maintain his cause in judgment. 1

Proverbs 2:11Discretion will watch over you. 2 Understanding will keep you, 1

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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