“And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael.” Genesis 33 records the long‑awaited reunion of Jacob and his brother Esau after years of separation and fear. The encounter,…

“And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for an hundred pieces of money.”…

“And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.” Historical Context…

“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.” Genesis 33:17 marks a significant…

“So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.” Genesis 33:16 is part of the narrative where Jacob and Esau, twin brothers who had been estranged for many years,…

“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight…

“Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able…

“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one…

“And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.” This verse occurs in the dramatic encounter between Jacob and his brother…

“Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took…