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Genesis 31
⁵¹ Laban said to Jacob, "Behold this heap and behold the pillar which I have set between you and me.
⁵² This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass by this heap to you for harm, and you will not pass by this heap and this pillar to me, for harm.
⁵³ The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us." So Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac.
⁵⁴ Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain, and called his kinsmen to the meal; and they ate the meal and spent the night on the mountain.
⁵⁵ Early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.
Genesis 32
¹ Now as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him.
² Jacob said when he saw them, "This is God’s camp." So he named that place Mahanaim.
³ Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
⁴ He also commanded them saying, "Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: ’Thus says your servant Jacob, "I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed until now;
⁵ I have oxen and donkeys and flocks and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight."’"
⁶ The messengers returned to Jacob, saying, "We came to your brother Esau, and furthermore he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him."