Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 32

We have here Jacob still upon his journey towards Canaan. Never did so many memorable things occur in any march as in this of Jacob’s little family. By the way he meets, I. With good tidings from his God, Genesis 32:1, 32:2. II. With bad tidings from his brother, to whom he sent a message to notify his return, Genesis 32:3-32:6. In his distress, 1. He divides his company, Genesis 32:7, 32:8. 2. He makes his prayer to God, Genesis 32:9-32:12. 3. He sends a present to his brother, Genesis 32:13-32:23. 4. He wrestles with the angel, Genesis 32:24-32:32. MHBCC 33.1

Jacob, having got clear of Laban, pursues his journey homewards towards Canaan: when God has helped us through difficulties we should go on our way heaven-ward with so much the more cheerfulness and resolution. Now, MHBCC 33.2