| ANSWER: | After 20 years of separation and exile driven by Esau's murderous rage, the brothers reconciled on a road leading back to Jacob's homeland. Terrified of a violent revenge plot when he heard Esau was approaching with 400 men, Jacob humbled himself, divided his flocks, and sent massive livestock gifts ahead as a peace offering. When they finally met, God had softened Esau's heart; instead of attacking, Esau ran to meet Jacob, embraced him, fell on his neck, kissed him, and both brothers wept together in complete forgiveness. |