Genesis 32:8

Jacob was thinking, "If Esau comes to one group and attacks it, then the remaining group may escape."

Genesis 33:1-3

When Jacob looked off in the distance, there was Esau coming toward him, accompanied by 400 men! So Jacob divided Leah's children, Rachel, and the children of the two servants into separate groups.

Matthew 10:16

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

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Summary

And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.

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General references

Genesis 33:1
When Jacob looked off in the distance, there was Esau coming toward him, accompanied by 400 men! So Jacob divided Leah's children, Rachel, and the children of the two servants into separate groups.
Matthew 10:16
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

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