Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 32:3
Surrounding context
32:2 When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is God's camp." And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
32:3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
32:4 And he commanded them, saying, "Speak thus to my lord Esau, "Thus your servant Jacob says: "I have dwelt with Laban and stayed there until now.