The Story of Esau

Genesis 25:27–34 WEB

²⁷The boys grew. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. ²⁸Now Isaac loved Esau, because he ate his venison. Rebekah loved Jacob. ²⁹Jacob boiled stew. Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. ³⁰Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with some of that red stew, for I am famished.” Therefore his name was called Edom. ³¹Jacob said, “First, sell me your birthright.” ³²Esau said, “Behold, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?” ³³Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob. ³⁴Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.