Jacob's division of his camp into two companies is the specific strategy described here to survive a feared attack.

Jacob's prayer for deliverance from Esau directly stems from the same fear of attack mentioned here.

Jacob's prayer recalls God's specific promise to multiply his descendants, countering his fear of annihilation.

The prophecy that Esau would eventually 'break' Jacob's yoke frames this later fear as the anticipated struggle.

Esau's hatred, vowed after losing the blessing, is the direct reason for Jacob's fear of attack.

Jacob's fearful expectation is met with the actual, peaceful encounter with Esau described here.

The elder/younger struggle prophecy provides the deep roots for the brothers' conflict and Jacob's current dread.

Edom, Esau's descendant, refuses passage to Israel, echoing the enduring rivalry and threat Jacob first felt from Esau in this verse.