Genesis 32:20
And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.
Cross-reference
Genesis 32:13 records Jacob preparing the gifts he later sends in 32:20, showing the progression of his plan.
In Genesis 32:16, Jacob arranges the gifts into separate droves, which he sends ahead as instructed in 32:20.
In Genesis 43:11, Jacob again sends gifts ahead to appease a powerful figure — the same strategy he once used to soften Esau.
Proverbs 21:14 describes gifts soothing anger — Jacob sends gifts ahead to pacify Esau's wrath.
Abigail's speech and gift-giving to appease David mirrors Jacob's strategy—using gifts to turn away wrath.
This proverb explains Jacob's strategy: a gift opens the way and brings the giver before the great.
In 1 Samuel 25, Abigail sends gifts to appease an approaching angry figure with armed men — mirroring Jacob's strategy here with Esau.
Proverbs 6:35 says some refuse gifts to be appeased — Jacob hopes his gifts will work on Esau, highlighting a contrast.
In Proverbs 16:14, the wise appease a king's wrath — Jacob similarly uses gifts to pacify Esau's anger.
Many seek the favor of a generous person, just as Jacob hoped his gifts would find favor with Esau.