Genesis 32:7 (BSB)

In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.

From Genesis 32. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Genesis 32:7

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Genesis 32:7: 7. And he divided the people. Moses relates that Jacob formed his plans according to the existing state of affairs. He divides his family into two parts, “Into two bands,” more literally, “into two camps or encampments;” לשני מחנות, (leshenai machanoth).
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Genesis 32:3-8: Now that Jacob was re-entering Canaan God, by the vision of angels, reminded him of the friends he had when he left it, and thence he takes occasion to remind himself of the enemies he had, particularly Esau. It is probable that Rebekah had sent him word of Esau's settlement in Seir, and of the continuance of his enmity to him. What shall poor Jacob do?
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Genesis 32:7: Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed,.... Knowing what he had done to his brother in getting the birthright and blessing from him, and what an enmity he had conceived in his mind against him on that account, and remembering what he had said he would do to him; and therefore might fear that all his professions of respect to him were craftily and cunningly...
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Genesis 32:7: Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that [was] with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; (c) Though he was comforted by the angels, yet the infirmity of the flesh appears.