He sends generous gifts to the advancing Esau. He also makes defensive moves, dividing his camp in two and transporting his wives and children across the ford of Jabbok.
Ta saadab Eesavile heldekäeliselt kingitusi ning võtab tarvitusele ka kaitseabinõud: jaotab laagri kaheks ning viib naised ja lapsed läbi Jabboki koolme.