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Who is older Esau or Jacob?
Esau was older than Jacob. Esau was born first, with Jacob being his younger twin brother.
What did Esau want to do to his brother?
That depends upon when you're asking about, but at one point Esau wanted to kill his brother, Jacob, because Jacob had received his father Isaac's chief blessing instead of Esau (Genesis 27). See also the Related Link.Did Jacob deceive Isaac
Who was born first Jacob or Esau?
Esau
Why did esau have to ask Jacob for food?
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.
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)
How were the twins Esau and Jacob different?
1) Esau was hairy all over (Genesis ch.25), while Jacob was smooth (Gen. ch.27). 2) Esau was a man of the field; a hunter (Gen. ch.25). Jacob stayed in the tents (ibid). 3) Esau disdained his status as firstborn, but Jacob desired that status (ibid).
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.
