Jacob at Peniel

Question I have this question: At Peniel there wrestled with Jacob (Gen. 32:24-31) a “man” who at the close of the struggle turned out to be “The Angel of the Lord.” What did it all mean? What did the Lord have to say to Jacob through that ex­perience? Reply- To understand this event in Jacobs life we must set out with the following remark. In those ancient times it was considered right and proper that the oldest son receive most of his father’s estates and goods and the rule over the clan...