KJV ORIGINAL
And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob gave the same instructions to the second group of servants, and the third group, and all the others who were leading the herds of animals. He told them, 'This is exactly what you must say to Esau when you meet him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is making sure all his servants know exactly what to say to his brother Esau - he wants everyone to deliver the same humble, peace-making message.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob was returning to his homeland after 20 years away, and he was about to face his twin brother Esau, who had threatened to kill him decades earlier over a stolen blessing. Jacob was sending multiple groups of valuable animals ahead as gifts, hoping to appease Esau's anger and avoid conflict.
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