Genesis 32:3-5

3Then Jacob 1sent messengers ahead of himself to his brother Esau in the land of 2Seir, the 3country of 4Edom. 4He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says the following: “I have resided with Laban, and 5stayed until now; 5and 6I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent messengers to tell my lord, 7so that I may find favor in your sight.”’”