after abraham died,God was very kind to
Isaac and blessed him. However Isaac's wife Rebekah had no children for nineteen years. Isaac prayed earnestly for a child,and God answered his prayer.
Twin boy,Esau and Jacob,were born to Isaac and Rebekah. Esau grew up to be a hunter. he was rough and covered with hair. Jacob was quiet and thoughtful. He stayed at home and took care of his father's flocks. Isaac loved Esau more than Jacob,because he liked the deer meat that Esau brought him. But Rebekah loved Jacob more.
In those days, the oldest son in every famiry had what was called the birthright. This made him the chief among all the children, and he receieved a special blessing. Esau, as the older, had a "birthright" to more of Isaac's possessions than Jacob had.
One day when Esau came home hungry and tired from hunting, he asked for a bowl of Jacob's soup. Jacob answered, "I will give it to you if you first sell me your birthright."
Esau answered, "What is rod