Despite the marriages, Isaac continued to love Esau more than Jacob. His advancing years convinced Isaac it was time to give the blessing, which normally went with the birthright, to Esau. He intended to do this despite God's prophecy that the older would serve the younger and the selling of the bir... [ Continue Reading ]
REBEKAH HELPED JACOB GET THE BLESSING Rebekah overheard Isaac's instructions to Esau. She called for Jacob and told him to kill two choice kids from the flocks. She planned to prepare them in a way which would make them taste like wild game. Then, she intended for Jacob to take the meal to his fath... [ Continue Reading ]
ESAU'S DESPAIR Almost as soon as Jacob had left, Esau returned with the meat he had killed and prepared. Isaac asked who he was. As soon as Esau identified himself, Isaac realized the deception which had taken place. Esau pleaded for a blessing from his father but the real blessing, though received... [ Continue Reading ]