KJV ORIGINAL
And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob stayed there that night, and he gathered together gifts from what he had with him to give to his brother Esau.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is preparing gifts for his brother Esau as he gets ready to meet him after many years of separation.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs as Jacob is returning to his homeland after twenty years with his uncle Laban, and he's about to face his brother Esau whom he had deceived years earlier. Jacob is anxious about this reunion because when he left, Esau had threatened to kill him for stealing their father's blessing. The gifts represent Jacob's attempt to make peace and show respect to his estranged brother.
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