Similarities Between Jacob And Esau

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The story between Jacob and Esau talks about reconciliation of brothers that where divided by hatred and jealously. The story of this notable conflict was founded in the Old Testament in Genesis chapter 22. Jacob and Esau were the sons of Isaac, and they were known as the first twins that were mentioned in the Bible. Yes, these two boys were twins, the biblical law proclaimed that the first born male would obtain the father’s birthright. Esau was the first born out the womb so has entitled to Isaac’s birthright. These boys were very different from each other. Jacob was considered weak as Esau was considered a strong hunter. One day Esau was returning from a hunting trip starving, and he asked Jab for some stew that Jacob had made. Jacob had

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