Esau and Jacob are twins who have fighting since in the womb of their mother Rebekah, the wife of Isaac. Esau was born first but Jacob came out gripping Esau's heel, not wanting to let go. As the firstborn son Esau was to receive the family's birthright. This was the oldest son's right to the greatest part of the inheritance and to a special blessing from the father. Jacob did not think he had a chance for this blessing unless he took matters into his own hands. One day Esau found Jacob cooking. Esau was hungry and asked for some of the soup. Jacob knew that this was his chance. He said, "First, give me your birthright." Esau was so hungry that he agreed and even made an oath. So my treat for tonight is chili soup. Jacob will also cheat Esau out of the special blessing from his father. Fearful for his life Jacob flees from Esau, goes back to Haran where he will reap what he has sown.
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