And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.
Esau took his wives, sons, daughters, and everyone in his household, along with his cattle, livestock, and everything he owned that he had acquired while living in Canaan. He moved away from his brother Jacob to another country.
This verse shows Esau gathering all his family and possessions to move away from his brother Jacob to a different land.
📚 Historical Context
This separation occurred after Jacob and Esau had reconciled following their earlier conflict over the birthright and blessing. Both brothers had become prosperous with large families and herds, making it practical for them to live in separate territories. This move fulfilled God's earlier prophecy that the older would serve the younger, as Esau (Edom) was effectively yielding the promised land to Jacob (Israel).
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