Genesis 33:7

7 Leah likewise and her children drew near and bowed down. And last Joseph and Rachel drew near, and they bowed down.

Genesis 33:7 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 33:7

And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed
themselves
Who were in the next division or company; their children were seven, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah, six sons and one daughter: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves;
it is observed that Joseph is mentioned before his mother; it may be, because they might put him before her in the procession, for greater safety; or she might present him to Esau, being a child of little more than six years of age, and teach him how to make his obeisance to him, which she also did herself.

Genesis 33:7 In-Context

5 And when Esau lifted up his eyes and saw the women and children, he said, “Who are these with you? ” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant. ”

6 Then the servants drew near, they and their children, and bowed down.

7 Leah likewise and her children drew near and bowed down. And last Joseph and Rachel drew near, and they bowed down.

8 Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company that I met? ” Jacob answered, “To find favor in the sight of my lord. ”

9 But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself. ”