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In the Bible who was the older twin brother of Jacob?

Esau was the twin of Jacob. Some very interesting reading can be found in Genesis chapter 25 starting in verse 24 through verse 34 and then chapter 27 & 28. This is a partial story on Esau and Jacob.


What did Esau sell to Jacob and what was the price?

Esau "sold" Jacob his rights to his birthright. Since Esau was the older brother, he was entitled to 2/3 of what his father left behind when he died. What he received in return was some of the soup Jacob was preparing.


Who was born first Jacob or Esau?

Esau


What does Esau and Jacob have a fight over?

Esau and Jacob fought over their inheritance.


Who were the two twins of Isacc and 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.


What do the Christians say about Esau the brother of Jacob?

Christians say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob


What do the Jews say about Esau the brother of Jacob?

Jews say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob


What relationship was Jacob to Esau?

Jacob was Esau's twin brother.(Genesis 25:24-26)


What was Esau doing when Jacob stole his blessing?

Esau was out hunting game to prepare a meal for his father, Isaac, fulfilling his father's request before giving him his blessing. Meanwhile, Jacob, at his mother Rebekah's urging, deceived Isaac by pretending to be Esau and received the blessing intended for the older brother.


Who helped Jacob steal birthright from Esau?

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.


What was Esau and Jacob famous fathers?

The father of Jacob and Esau was Isaac, whom were borne by his wife Rebekah.


Where is the story of Jacob and Esau located in the Bible?

The story of Jacob and Esau is located in the Book of Genesis in the Bible.