Genesis 32:13

13 And he taried there that same nyghte and toke of that which came to hande a preasent vnto Esau his brother:

Genesis 32:13 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that same night
At Mahanaim, or some place near it: and took of that which came to his hand;
not what came next to hand, for what he did was with great deliberation, judgment, and prudence; wherefore the phrase signifies what he was possessed of, or was in his power, as Jarchi rightly interprets it: a present for Esau his brother:
in order to pacify him, gain his good will, and avert his wrath and displeasure, see ( Proverbs 18:16 ) ; though Jacob had prayed to God, committed himself and family to him, and left all with him, yet he thought it proper to make use of all prudential means and methods for his safety: God frequently works in and by means made use of: the account of the present follows.

Genesis 32:13 In-Context

11 Delyver me from the handes of my brother Esau for I feare him: lest he will come and smyte the mother with the childeru.

12 Thou saydest that thou woldest surely do me good and woldest make mi seed as the sonde of the see which can not be nombred for multitude.

13 And he taried there that same nyghte and toke of that which came to hande a preasent vnto Esau his brother:

14 ij hundred she gootes ad xx he gootes: ij hundred shepe and xx rammes:

15 thyrtye mylch camels with their coltes: xl kyne ad x bulles: xx she asses ad foles