3 But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. 4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. 5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”
Genesis 33:3–5
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