Genesis 32:13

13. Of that which came to his hand The present was a large and princely one, probably a very large proportion of all that he possessed . He would fain give all to be reconciled to his warlike brother, and will spare no pains or sacrifice on his part that his prayer may be answered . The skilful arrangement of this present, which was to go over before him, is thus noticed by Lange: “Observe: 1) The climax; goats, sheep, camels, cattle, asses . 2) The spaces (breathing places) between the droves . Each impression must be made, and its force felt by Esau, before the next comes on. 3) The ever-repeated form of homage; thy servant Jacob; a present; my lord Esau. 4) The final aim: friendly treatment; thy servant, Jacob himself, is behind us.”