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Jacob himself went out in front of them. He bowed down flat on the ground seven times as he was walking toward his brother.

But Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau put his arms around him and hugged him. Then Esau kissed him, and they both cried. Esau looked up and saw the women and children. He asked, “Who are these people with you?”

Jacob answered, “These are the children God has given me. God has been good to me, your servant.”

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He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground(A) seven times(B) as he approached his brother.

But Esau(C) ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him.(D) And they wept.(E) Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children. “Who are these with you?” he asked.

Jacob answered, “They are the children God has graciously given your servant.(F)

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