Jacob & Esau

Bible Reference: Genesis 25-28, Genesis 32-33

Jacob and Esau were twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah.
Esau was born first, and his name means “hairy.”
Jacob was born holding onto Esau’s heel, and his name means “grabber” or “trickster.”
Isaac favored Esau, but Rebekah favored Jacob.
Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for lentil stew when he was hungry.
Esau took two Hittite wives for himself which created disruption for Rebekah and Isaac.
Rebekah encouraged and helped Jacob steal Esau’s blessing.
Esau was brokenhearted and enraged after being deceived, threatening to kill Jacob.
Jacob received a blessing from Isaac to find a God-honoring wife in a distant land.
Esau married one of Ishmael’s daughters to make things right with his parents.
Jacob and Esau resolved their differences after over fourteen years and made peace.

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