The Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia Esau and Jacob Search This Resource   Choose a letter from below to display alphabetical list: A C D E G H I J K L M N O P R S T     Printer friendly version   Previous Next Isaac Joseph       Isaac's wife Rebekah was barren, and he entreated the Lord in her Behalf, and as a result she conceived (Genesis 25:21). Before they were born, the Lord selected Jacob as Isaac's successor in the Abrahamic Promises (Genesis 25:21-23; Romans 9:9-12). Jacob subsequently, purchased the birthright of Esau (Genesis 25:24-34) and also cheated him out of the patriarchal blessing (Genesis 27:1-40). Jacob was sent away to Haran (Genesis 27:41-28:7). On this journey the two great promises were renewed to him (Genesis 13:1-3; Genesis 28:10-15). Esau settled in Mount Seir (Genesis 36:8; Deuteronomy 2:1-5). Jacob remained in Padanaram twenty years (Genesis 29:1-15; Genesis 31:36-41), and then returned to Canaan (Genesis 31:1-55; Genesis 35:27). Jacob was the father of the twelve patriarchs (Genesis 35:21-26; Acts 7:8). Copyright Statement These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available from Online-Bible. Bibliography Information Johnson, Ashley S. "Entry for 'Esau and Jacob'". "Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia". <http://devel.searchgodsword.org/enc/cbc/view.cgi?number=T23>. 1896.