Esau ran, &c.] Here be many expressions of reconciliation; too many, too emphaticall and forcible to be thought fained in a man that had neither occasion nor disposition to dissemble; and herein Jacobs advised prudence, and soft language, and submissive behaviour served under Gods providence to bring this to passe, that he might prevaile with men, as well as with God, according to the note set upon his name, Genesis 32:28. Thus when a mans wayes please the Lord, the ungodly that are his enemies may be made his friends, Proverbs 16:7.