Chapter 33
Jacob has sent his family, livestock and all his possessions on ahead when he has hears that his brother is on his way to meet him. Jacob is still more than a bit nervous as Esau comes up.
I wonder if he feels very guilty about having taken advantage of Esau - it is certain that they parted on very bad terms.
Finally Jacob shows some humility and bows 7
times in submission, however Esau has grown up and 20 years have cooled his
anger and the bothers finally meet with an embrace.
Esau questions Jacob on the gifts he sent ahead which were an attempt to placate him, and accepts Jacob’s gifts (eventually).
Jacob decides to
not crowd Esau, or perhaps knows that the two living in the same place would soon fall out all over again.
I have to say I get on better with my siblings since we don’t
live in the same county!!
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