Jacob named the place “Mahanaim,” while he was in deep distress. He was worried to meet with his brother Esau whom he had unjustly stolen his inheritance, and feared that he could be harmed by him. In that situation the angels of God visited him and he was comforted. He named the place “Mahanaim,” which means “two camps”, or “camp in the camp.” This means that he pitched his tent in the heavenly army’s camp. From this very place Jacob was blessed by God and his original name of “Jacob” was changed to “Israel.”