The two companies at last approached each other, the desert chief leading his men of war, and Jacob with his wives and children, attended by shepherds and handmaidens, and followed by long lines of flocks and herds. Leaning upon his staff, the patriarch went forward to meet the band of soldiers. He was pale and disabled from his recent conflict, and he walked slowly and painfully, halting at every step; but his countenance was lighted up with joy and peace.

De to lejre nærmede sig til sidst hinanden - ørkenhøvdingen i spidsen for sine krigere og Jakob med sine hustruer og børn, ledsaget af hyrder og tjenestepiger og fulgt af lange rækker af hjorde. Støttet til sin stav gik patriarken hæren i møde. Han var bleg og svag efter den netop overståede kamp; han havde smerter, gik langsomt og standsede for hvert skridt; men hans ansigt lyste af glæde og fred.