Genesis 32:7

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:7

BSB
In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
AKJV
Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;
CPDV
Jacob was very afraid. And in his terror, he divided the people who were with him, likewise the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies,
ERV
Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two companies;
NHEB
Then Jacob was very afraid and was distressed. He divided the people who were with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two camps;
SMT
And Jacob will be greatly afraid and it will press upon him: and he will divide the people which were with him, and the sheep and the oxen, and the camels, into two camps.

Commentary for Genesis 32:7

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Overview of Genesis 32:7
Summary
Jacob fears Esau's arrival and strategically divides resources
Event
Jacob divides possessions defensively
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative