Genesis 32:18-20

18then say, ‘Sir, they belong to your servant Jacob. This is a gift sent to you. Jacob is right behind us.’ ”

19He also commanded the second servant, the third, and all the others who followed the herds. He said, “Say the same thing to Esau when you find him.

20And be sure to add, ‘Jacob is right behind us, sir.’ ” He thought, “I’ll make peace with him by giving him this gift that I’m sending ahead of me. After that I will see him, and he’ll welcome me back.”