Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Cross References Genesis 14:6and the Horites in the hill country of Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert. Genesis 25:30 He said to Jacob, "Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished." (That is why he was also called Edom.) Genesis 27:41 Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart: "The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob." Genesis 27:42 When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, "Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. Genesis 32:7 In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. Genesis 32:11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me, and also the mothers and their children with me. Genesis 33:14 Please let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir." Genesis 36:8 So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the hill country of Seir. Genesis 36:9 This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the hill country of Seir. Numbers 24:18 Edom will become a possession, Seir will be owned by his enemies, but Israel will perform with valor. Deuteronomy 1:2 It is an eleven-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea by way of Mount Seir. Isaiah 21:11 This is an oracle concerning Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, "Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?" Jeremiah 49:7 Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: "Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? Chapter Outline 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. Jump to Previous Ahead Country Edom Esau Face Field Fields Front Jacob Messengers Seir Se'ir Servants TowardsJump to Next Ahead Country Edom Esau Face Field Fields Front Jacob Messengers Seir Se'ir Servants Towards |
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