OU TORAH YU TORAH NAALEH.COM Vayishlach 5778: Animal Allusions By Shira Smiles
Adapted by Channie Koplowitz Stein
After Yaakov leaves Lavan’s house, he is apprehensive about returning home and meeting his brother Esau who is probably still angry at him for having received Yitzhak’s blessing as the firstborn. One of the ways he prepares for the meeting is by sending angels/messengers bearing gifts for Esau. Along with the many gifts, he has each group relate this message to Esau, “To my lord Esau, so said your servant Yaakov: I have sojourned with Lavan and have lingered until now. I have acquired an ox(en), a donkey(s), sheep, servant(s) and maidservant(s) and I am sending to tell my lord to find favor in your eyes.” The gifts seem to have had no effect, for the angels returned saying, “We came to your brother Esau. Moreover, he is heading toward you with 400 men.” Obviously, Esau was preparing for war.
Adapted by Channie Koplowitz Stein
After Yaakov leaves Lavan’s house, he is apprehensive about returning home and meeting his brother Esau who is probably still angry at him for having received Yitzhak’s blessing as the firstborn. One of the ways he prepares for the meeting is by sending angels/messengers bearing gifts for Esau. Along with the many gifts, he has each group relate this message to Esau, “To my lord Esau, so said your servant Yaakov: I have sojourned with Lavan and have lingered until now. I have acquired an ox(en), a donkey(s), sheep, servant(s) and maidservant(s) and I am sending to tell my lord to find favor in your eyes.” The gifts seem to have had no effect, for the angels returned saying, “We came to your brother Esau. Moreover, he is heading toward you with 400 men.” Obviously, Esau was preparing for war.
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