Genesis 32:4-9

4Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.

5He also commanded them saying, “This is what you should say to my lord, to Esau: ‘This is what your servant Jacob said: I’ve been staying with Laban, and have lingered until now.

6Now I’ve come to possess oxen and donkeys, flocks, male servants and female servants. I sent word to tell my lord, in order to find favor in your eyes.’”

7The messengers returned to Jacob saying, “We went to your brother, to Esau, and he’s also coming out to meet you—and 400 men with him.”

8So Jacob became extremely afraid and distressed. He divided the people with him, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps,

9for he thought, “If Esau comes to one camp and strikes it, the camp that’s left will escape.”