The Story of Esau and Jacob

These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham's son. He breathed his last and died and was gathered to his kindred. They dwelt from Havilah to Shur which is opposite Egypt in the direction of Assyria. The children struggled together within her and she said, If it is thus, why do I live? So she went to inquire of the Lord and the Lord said to her, Two nations are in your womb and two peoples born of you shall be divided. When her days to be delivered were fulfilled behold, there were twins in the womb. One came forth red, all his body like a hairy mantle, so they called his name Esau. Afterward his brother came