OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 32:1

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Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

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Verse 1. Angels. Guardians of Chanaan and Mesopotamia. Jarchi.—The latter escorted him as far as the torrent Jaboc. That angels guard different provinces, is well attested, Daniel 12:1. Acts 16:9. Calmet.—Michael protected Chanaan and the people of God. Diodorus of Tarsus. Menochius.

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