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21 So the gift went in front of him, while he stayed that night in the tent.

Jacob’s Name Is Changed to Israel

22 But he got up that same night and crossed the Jabbok River, with his two wives, the two women who served him, and his eleven children. 23 He took them and sent them to the other side of the river with all that he had.

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21 So Jacob’s gifts(A) went on ahead of him, but he himself spent the night in the camp.

Jacob Wrestles With God

22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons(B) and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.(C) 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions.(D)

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