In commemoration of these events, Jacob named the place Peniel or Penuel. (Ge 32:22-31; see JACOB No. 1.)

Jacob (Israel) and his 12 sons; to Egypt for the preservation of life (25:27–50:26)

During the night that Jacob’s household crossed the Jabbok on the way S to meet Esau, Jacob had the most unusual experience of wrestling with an angel, and because of his perseverance his name was changed to Israel, meaning “Contender (Perseverer) With God; or, God Contends.” (Ge 32:22-28)

Similarly, there would have been no reason for Esau, who had no appreciation for sacred things (Heb 12:16), to have written or to have been the possessor of an account dealing extensively with events in Jacob’s life, events to which Esau was not an eyewitness. (Ge 25:19–36:1)

The place near the ford of the Jabbok where Jacob wrestled with an angel; hence he called the place Peniel because there he ‘had seen God face to face.’ (Ge 32:22-31)

Also, near this ford Jacob grappled with an angel.​—Ge 32:22-30.