Esau was technically the eldest, having been born first.
Esau (Esav) and Jacob (Yaakov) were twins. Esau was the first to be born with Jacob coming out right on the heel of his brother.
Esau was older than Jacob. Esau was born first, with Jacob being his younger twin brother.
Esau (Esav) and Jacob (Yaakov) were twins. Esau was the first to be born, with Jacob emerging literally on the heel of his brother.
Esau
Jacob's mother was Rebekah, who was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and his twin brother Esau. Rebekah played a prominent role in the biblical narrative involving the rivalry between Jacob and Esau.
Esau and Jacob fought over their inheritance.
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.
Christians say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Jews say that Esau sold his birthright to Jacob
Jacob was Esau's twin brother.(Genesis 25:24-26)
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.