Esau and Jacob fought over their inheritance.
Esau and Jacob fought over the birthright blessing, which was traditionally given to the firstborn son in their culture. Jacob, the younger brother, tricked Esau into selling him his birthright.
Esau was older than Jacob. Esau was born first, with Jacob being his younger twin brother.
Esau
Esau was described as a skilled hunter and outdoorsman, while Jacob was more of a quiet and studious homebody. Their personalities differed as well, with Esau being impulsive and Jacob being conniving. This contrast in character traits led to conflicts and ultimately the dramatic story of Jacob deceiving Esau to gain his birthright.
Jacob and Esau have a rough history. It was prophesied that Jacob would be the ruler of the nation and Esau would be Jacob's servant. The bible says that Jacob and Esau have been fighting ever since birth. After Esau had been working on the fields and was very tired, Jacob offered him a bowl of soup for his birthright. Esau had sold him the birthright for a bowl of soup. Jacob then deceived Isaac into giving him the blessing of the firstborn. Jacob then fled to his brother Laban's house. Esau was very angry with Jacob because he no longer had power in his family, Jacob had taken everything from Esau. Esau's bitter hatred for Jacob lasted for a long time.
Jews say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Jacob was Esau's twin brother.(Genesis 25:24-26)
Christians say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Jacob tricked his brother Esau as described in Genesis 25:29-34 where Esau sold his birthright to his Jacob in exchange for a meal.
The father of Jacob and Esau was Isaac, whom were borne by his wife Rebekah.
Your are probably referring to Jacob and Esau. They were twins born to Isaac and Rebekah. God chose Jacob to continue the Hebrew (Israel) race and He rejected Esau. Esau became the "father" of the Edomite's. They would be distant cousins of Israel. To read of the fascinating story of Jacob and Esau see Genesis, chapter 27.
Esau wanted to kill him:-Gen:27:41: And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.
According to the Bible, Isaac's firstborn son is Esau.