Parashat Vayishlach

Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau

⁴ Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. ⁵ He also commanded them saying, “This is what you should say to my lord, to Esau: ‘This is what your servant Jacob said: I’ve been staying with Laban, and have lingered until now. ⁶ Now I’ve come to possess oxen and donkeys, flocks, male servants and female servants. I sent word to tell my lord, in order to find favor in your eyes.’”