Genesis 32:3-5

3Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the territory of Edom.

4He commanded them, “You are to say to my lord Esau, ‘This is what your servant Jacob says. I have been staying with Laban and have been delayed until now.

5I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’”