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Esau
GenesisRomansHebrewsObadiah
About
Firstborn twin son of Isaac and Rebekah, a skilled hunter. He sold his birthright to Jacob for a pot of stew, and later was tricked out of his father's blessing. He became the father of the Edomites. Despite a turbulent history with Jacob, the brothers later reconciled.
Relationships
Key Scripture Appearances
Genesis 25:25
Genesis 25:34
Genesis 27:1
Genesis 33:4
Romans 9:13
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