behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men - Jacob having crossed the ford and ranged his wives and children in order - the dearest last, that they might be the least exposed to danger - awaited the expected interview. His faith was strengthened and his fears gone (Psa 27:3). Having had power to prevail with God, he was confident of the same power with man, according to the promise (compare Gen 32:28).