KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two handmaids.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So Jacob divided his children among Leah, Rachel, and his two servant wives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob sees his estranged brother Esau approaching with a large group of men and quickly organizes his family for protection.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Jacob had fled from Esau twenty years earlier because Esau wanted to kill him for stealing their father's blessing. Jacob is now returning to his homeland with his wives, children, and great wealth, but he's terrified of how Esau will receive him. The four hundred men with Esau could indicate either a war party or an honor guard.
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