The remaining camp which is left may escape (Gen. 32:9)
This episode of Jacob and Esau in the Torah hints to the future wanderings of the Jewish people in exile. “The remaining camp which is left may escape”—G-d will never allow Esau to destroy the entire Jewish nation. When one king issues a harsh decree against the Jews, another king, in a different part of the world, will open his country’s doors and allow the Jews refuge. (Ramban)
And Jacob came whole to the city of Shechem (33:18)
Rashi explains this to mean that Jacob was sound in body, his wealth was intact, and his Torah-observance was uncompromised. We learn from Jacob to always strive for excellence in all areas of our lives. Even a person whose primary path in the worship of G-d is through practical mitzvot—charity and good deeds—should also strive to be perfect in study. (Likutei Sichot)
Save me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau (32:12)
Jacob feared two things: The “hand of Esau”—Esau’s sword, and “the hand of my brother”—the hand of friendship Esau would extend toward him. Fraternizing with Esau more than necessary worried Jacob even more than the physical threat he posed. Esau’s might threatened Jacob’s body, but the other put Jacob’s soul in danger. (Rabbi Yosef-Ber of Brisk)
