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A Formidable Welcome
Commentators highlight that Esau's approach with 400 men was a formidable and intimidating force. While Esau's true intentions are debated—whether for honor or hostility—Jacob, remembering his past deception, understandably perceived it as a grave threat. This perception of danger, as scholars note, is what prompted his subsequent fear and desperate turn to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 32:1–32
18th Century
Theologian
Genesis 32:3: מחנים machănāyı̂m — Machanaim, “two camps.”
Genesis 32:22: יבק yaboq
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 32:1–32
19th Century
Bishop
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 32:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him. Then…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 32:6
16th Century
Theologian
And the messengers returned. Esau advances to meet his brother with a feeling of benevolence: but Jacob, reflecting on his cruel ferocity,…
John Gill
On Genesis 32:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the messengers returned to Jacob After they had delivered their message, with the answer they brought back.
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 32:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The angels of God appeared to Jacob, to encourage him with the assurance of Divine protection. When God designs his people for great trials, he pre…