Genesis 32 - Introduction

(J, E.) Jacob at Mahanaim and Penuel

1 2. Jacob at Mahanaim.

3 12. The Approach of Esau, and Jacob's Prayer.

13 21. Jacob's Present to Esau.

22 32. Jacob's Wrestling with the Angel.

In this section Genesis 32:1 are from E; 3 13a from J (notice the different explanations given of the origin of the name "Mahanaim" in Genesis 32:2 and in Genesis 32:7); Genesis 32:13; Genesis 32:13 are very probably from E, since 21b seems to take up the thread of 13a.